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Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad

Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad: A Refreshing Mediterranean Twist

Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a vibrant and fresh dish that is quick to prepare and gluten-free.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 Avocado ripe but firm
  • 100 g Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint chopped
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Colander

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by draining a can of chickpeas, then rinse them under cold water in a sieve or colander.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine diced avocado, crumbled feta, and thinly sliced red onion.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and minced garlic.
  4. Gently pour the dressing over the salad mixture in the large bowl and carefully toss everything together.
  5. You can serve your Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad immediately or cover and chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

To prevent browning, toss diced avocado with a little lemon juice immediately after cutting.

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