Avocado Salad with Chickpeas, Feta, and Fresh Herbs Recipe
A refreshing and nutritious Avocado Salad featuring creamy avocado, protein-rich chickpeas, tangy feta cheese, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a vibrant side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 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 Ingredients
- 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
- 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.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried oregano. Then season with salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss with a spoon or salad tongs until all components are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy its fresh flavors or cover and refrigerate to chill for later serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use ripe but firm avocados to prevent mushiness.
- You can substitute feta with goat cheese for a creamier texture.
- This salad can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 day; avocado may brown slightly over time.
- Add a handful of cherry tomatoes or cucumber for additional freshness and crunch.
- Serve with crusty bread or as a side to grilled meats for a complete meal.
Keywords: avocado salad, chickpea salad, Mediterranean salad, vegetarian salad, healthy salad, feta cheese salad, fresh herb salad
