Description
Fresh, creamy, and packed with flavor, this chickpea avocado salad is the quick healthy meal you will crave all week. Perfect for lunch, meal prep, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
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1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
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1 large avocado, diced
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 medium cucumber, diced
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1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
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1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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Optional: 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
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Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then pat them dry and place them in a large bowl.
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Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion and parsley. Add them to the bowl.
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In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and oregano.
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Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to combine.
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Dice the avocado and add it to the salad along with the crumbled feta cheese.
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Fold everything gently so the avocado pieces remain intact.
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Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: baking
- Cuisine: American