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Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad

A nutritious Mediterranean-inspired salad with creamy avocado, tangy feta, and protein-packed chickpeas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 can chickpeas 15 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 1 avocado large, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 cup cucumber diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 0.5 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tsp dried oregano optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Drain and rinse chickpeas. Dice avocado, halve cherry tomatoes, and finely chop cucumber and red onion.
  2. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  3. Fold in crumbled feta and chopped parsley gently.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional oregano.
  5. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
  6. Adjust seasoning to taste. Chill for 15–20 minutes or serve immediately.

Notes

Optional: add roasted chickpeas or kalamata olives for extra flavor.