Description
This Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a vibrant, nutritious, and refreshing dish combining creamy avocado, protein-packed chickpeas, and tangy plant-based feta with fresh vegetables and a zesty natural dressing. Perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner, it is quick to prepare, fully customizable, and packed with wholesome goodness that keeps you energized and satisfied.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup plant-based feta, crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons natural lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons natural olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Rinse and dry the cherry tomatoes and cucumber. Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the red onion and parsley to distribute their flavors throughout the salad.
- Mash the Avocado: Scoop out the avocado flesh and lightly mash it in a large bowl, leaving some chunks for texture. The creamy avocado will coat the other ingredients, keeping each bite moist and luscious.
- Combine Chickpeas and Vegetables: Add the rinsed and drained chickpeas to the bowl with the mashed avocado. Then add the chopped tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley. Gently toss everything to combine evenly without mashing the chickpeas too much.
- Crumble Plant-Based Feta: Sprinkle the plant-based feta over the salad and fold it in gently to create layers of tangy flavor and subtle saltiness that complements the fresh vegetables perfectly.
- Whisk Dressing and Toss: In a small bowl, whisk together the natural lemon juice, natural olive oil, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Pour this zesty dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat all ingredients with bright flavor.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer your colorful Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad to a serving dish and enjoy immediately or chill it slightly to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for the best creamy texture and flavor.
- Drain chickpeas well to prevent excess moisture that can make the salad soggy.
- Add dressing just before serving to maintain crispness of vegetables.
- Chill salad before serving to enhance flavors and provide a refreshing experience.
- Experiment with different plant-based feta brands to find your preferred tanginess level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chickpea salad, avocado salad, plant-based feta, healthy salad, quick salad, vegetarian, gluten free, lunch, light dinner
