Description
A vibrant and refreshing Mediterranean-inspired salad featuring chickpeas, creamy avocado, and tangy feta cheese. This quick, no-cook dish is perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner, offering a delightful burst of flavor and texture in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium Avocado, diced
- 100 grams Feta Cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 medium Red Onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup Fresh Mint, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water.
- In a large bowl, gently combine the drained chickpeas, diced avocado, crumbled feta, thinly sliced red onion, chopped parsley, and fresh mint.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
- Toss gently to ensure everything is well-coated, being cautious not to mash the avocado.
- Serve immediately or cover and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Garnish with extra parsley or chili flakes for added flavor and heat.
- For meal prep, store dressing and avocado separately and combine just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg