Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad (Printable Version)
Chickpeas, avocado, feta, and herbs tossed in lemony olive oil for a fresh, easy meal in minutes.
# Ingredients List:
→ Salad Base
01 -
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 -
1 avocado, pitted and diced
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4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
04 -
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
05 -
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
06 -
1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
→ Dressing
07 -
3 tablespoons olive oil
08 -
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
09 -
1 clove garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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Salt, to taste
12 -
Black pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 -
In a large mixing bowl, add the chickpeas, diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, sliced red onion, chopped parsley, and chopped mint.
02 -
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried oregano. Season with salt and black pepper according to preference.
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Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss until evenly coated.
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Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
# Extra Tips:
01 -
Toss avocado with a little extra lemon juice before adding to the salad to keep it from browning.
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If substituting dried herbs for fresh, reduce the amount by half to maintain balanced flavor.