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Colorful Mediterranean Chickpea & Feta Salad with fresh vegetables and herbs

Mediterranean Chickpea & Feta Salad: A Zesty and Vibrant Culinary Escape

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Discover the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Chickpea & Feta Salad. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, creamy avocado, tangy feta, and fresh vegetables, this healthy, quick-to-make salad is perfect for a nutritious meal or side dish that bursts with zesty Mediterranean goodness.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • A handful of fresh parsley, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: Kalamata olives, sliced

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then set aside.
  2. Dice the avocado, halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the cucumber.
  3. Thinly slice the red onion and chop the fresh parsley.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
  5. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil, then gently toss to combine.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss in sliced Kalamata olives if using.
  7. Serve immediately or chill for an hour to enhance flavors. Garnish with additional feta and parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Prepare and refrigerate the salad for up to 2 days; add avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
  • Customize with vegan cheese or additional vegetables for variety.
  • For extra crunch, add roasted chickpeas or chopped bell peppers.
  • Author: Emma Bloomfield
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 290 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 22 g
  • Fiber: 7 g
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Cholesterol: 25 mg