Description
A Mediterranean-inspired, no-cook salad packed with creamy avocado, briny feta, fresh herbs, and protein-rich chickpeas—ready in just 15 minutes for the ultimate summer recipe inspo.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-ounce / 425g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and diced
- 4 ounces (115g) feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup (75g) red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup (75g) fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup (25g) fresh mint, chopped
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine chickpeas, avocado, feta, red onion, parsley, and mint.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until evenly coated, avoiding overmixing.
- Serve immediately or cover and chill for up to 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For a vegan version, replace feta with marinated tofu or vegan feta. Toss avocado in lemon juice to prevent browning. Use fresh herbs for best flavor, or substitute with reduced quantities of dried herbs if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chickpea salad, feta, avocado, summer salad, healthy salad, no-cook recipe