Description
This vibrant Homemade Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a quick, no-cook dish packed with flavor and nourishing ingredients. Creamy avocado, tangy feta, hearty chickpeas, and fresh herbs tossed in a zesty vinaigrette make it the perfect choice for a healthy lunch, side dish, or potluck favorite.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 avocados, diced
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
2. Dice the avocados, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the parsley.
3. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, avocado, red onion, feta, and parsley.
4. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
5. Serve immediately or let sit for 10–15 minutes for the flavors to develop.
Notes
Add avocado just before serving to avoid browning.
For extra protein, toss in grilled chicken or quinoa.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg