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Description
This Mediterranean-inspired salad combines chickpeas, feta, and avocado with a creamy dressing. It is simple to prepare and offers a balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
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- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the rinsed chickpeas, crumbled feta cheese, diced avocado, finely diced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and dried oregano.
- Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture.
- Gently toss the salad until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, mash a portion of the chickpeas before mixing.
- Add cherry tomatoes or cucumber for more vegetables.
- This salad is good as a side dish or a light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg