Description
A light, refreshing, and protein-packed salad with creamy avocado, tangy feta, and hearty chickpeas perfect for a quick lunch, side dish, or healthy meal prep option.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 large avocado, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small cucumber, diced
1/4 small red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta, and herbs.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, making sure not to mash the avocado.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
5. Serve immediately or chill for 15–20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
For a dairy-free version, skip the feta or use a vegan cheese alternative.
This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 2 days — just add avocado right before serving to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: chickpea salad, avocado salad, feta salad, healthy lunch, protein salad, Mediterranean chickpea recipe