Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad Recipe with Fresh Herbs
Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a fresh and satisfying dish made with chickpeas, creamy avocado, crisp vegetables, feta cheese, and a bright lemon dressing. It is perfect for quick meals, meal prep, and light gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 ripe avocados, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/3 cup finely diced red onion
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then let them dry.
- Dice the cucumber, halve the tomatoes, and finely dice the red onion.
- Combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, and onion in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently.
- Dice the avocado and add it to the bowl.
- Add crumbled feta cheese.
- Gently fold everything together.
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs and toss lightly.
- Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
Add avocado just before serving for best texture.
Use firm ripe avocados to prevent mushiness.
Adjust lemon juice and salt to taste.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.