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Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad Recipe

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A fresh and vibrant Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad combining creamy avocado, tangy feta cheese, and perfectly seasoned chickpeas with a zesty lemon and garlic dressing. This quick and easy salad is perfect for a healthy lunch or a light dinner, ready in just 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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Salad

  • 1 (15-ounce/425g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 avocado, pitted and diced
  • 4 ounces/115g feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup/75g red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup/50g fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup/25g fresh mint, chopped

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons/45ml olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons/30ml lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon/2.5ml dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, thinly sliced red onion, chopped parsley, and chopped mint to create the base of the salad.
  2. Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
  3. Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss all the components until everything is evenly coated with the dressing to ensure balanced flavors.
  4. Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste or chill it in the refrigerator for later consumption to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use ripe avocado but avoid overripe to prevent mushiness.
  • This salad is best eaten fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
  • Feel free to add a handful of cherry tomatoes or cucumbers for extra crunch.
  • Adjust the amount of garlic and lemon juice to suit your taste.

Keywords: chickpea salad, avocado salad, feta cheese, Mediterranean salad, quick salad, healthy salad, no-cook salad

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