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Fresh Chickpea Avocado Feta Salad

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A quick and easy salad combining creamy avocado, salty feta, and hearty chickpeas with fresh vegetables and herbs for a healthy, satisfying boost.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and diced
  • 4 oz (115 g) feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ small red onion, finely diced
  • ½ medium cucumber, diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly in a colander and let them drain completely.
  2. Halve the cherry tomatoes, finely dice the red onion, dice the cucumber, and chop the fresh parsley.
  3. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice the flesh into bite-sized cubes. Mash about a quarter of the avocado gently with a fork if desired for creaminess.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, add the drained chickpeas and avocado. Gently fold together to avoid mashing the avocado too much.
  5. Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley to the bowl. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Drizzle the lemon juice and olive oil over the salad. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. Gently toss everything just enough to coat all ingredients in the dressing.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more lemon juice or salt as desired.
  9. Serve immediately or chill for up to 6 hours. If chilled, let come to room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use ripe avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure for best texture. Drain chickpeas well to avoid watery salad. Toss avocado with lemon juice quickly to prevent browning. Add salt gradually as feta is salty. Serve fresh or within 6 hours refrigerated. For vegan option, substitute feta with crumbled tofu or vegan cheese.

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Keywords: chickpea salad, avocado salad, feta salad, healthy salad, quick salad, vegetarian, gluten-free

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