A fresh, Mediterranean-style salad made with chickpeas, creamy avocado, briny feta, and crisp veggies tossed in a lemony olive oil dressing. Perfect for meal prep, light lunches, or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
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1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 small cucumber, diced
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¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
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½ cup crumbled feta cheese
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1 ripe avocado, diced
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¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or mint
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3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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Juice of 1 lemon
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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1 garlic clove, minced
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Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, herbs, and feta.
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In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
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Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
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Gently fold in diced avocado right before serving.
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Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve chilled or at room temperature.