Description
Looking for a quick, protein-packed, and refreshing dish that’s perfect as a healthy snack, light lunch, or even a full meal? This Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a game-changer. With creamy avocado, hearty chickpeas, tangy feta, and crisp red onion all tossed in a zesty lemon-Dijon dressing, it checks every box: quick breakfast, easy dinner, healthy snack, and clean eating recipe. Great for busy weekdays, meal prep, or when you need last-minute food ideas that still feel vibrant and fresh.
Ingredients
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 ripe avocados, diced
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)
Instructions
1. Drain and rinse chickpeas thoroughly. Pat dry with a paper towel.
2. Cut avocados into medium cubes and set aside.
3. Thinly slice red onion. Soak in water for 10 minutes if desired to reduce sharpness.
4. Roughly chop fresh parsley and crumble feta cheese from a block.
5. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
6. In a large bowl, gently combine chickpeas, avocado, red onion, parsley, and feta.
7. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss lightly to combine.
8. Sprinkle chia seeds on top if using, and serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
Use block feta instead of pre-crumbled for better texture and flavor.
Add avocado just before serving to avoid browning if preparing in advance.
Taste the dressing and adjust lemon juice or mustard to your flavor preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg