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Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad with red onion and herbs tossed in a lemon-herb dressing.

Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad

A vibrant Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad featuring creamy avocado, tangy feta, protein-packed chickpeas, and a bright lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for meal prep, quick lunches, or a fresh, filling vegetarian dish that stays delicious for 2–3 days.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Rest Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 380kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Avocado feta walnut salad, Chickpea cucumber feta avocado salad, Chickpea feta avocado chopped salad, Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad, Chickpea salad, Chickpeas, avocado salad, Downshiftology chickpea salad
Cost: $12

🍳 Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For assembling the salad)
  • 1 Cutting board + chef’s knife (For chopping vegetables)
  • 1 Can opener (For chickpeas)
  • 1 Strainer (To rinse chickpeas thoroughly)
  • 1 Small jar with lid (For shaking lemon vinaigrette)
  • 1 Airtight containers (For storage / meal prep)

🛒 Ingredients

Protein Base

  • 2 15-oz cans Chickpeas - Drained, rinsed, dried
  • 2 ripe Avocados - Cubed last
  • 1 cup Feta cheese - Crumbled
  • ½ cup Red onion - Diced

Fresh Crunch

  • 1 whole English cucumber - Diced
  • 1 pint Cherry tomatoes - Halved
  • 1 whole Red bell pepper - Diced
  • ½ cup Fresh parsley - Chopped
  • ¼ cup Fresh mint - Chopped

Lemon Vinaigrette

  • ¼ cup Olive oil - Extra virgin
  • 3 tablespoon Lemon juice - Fresh
  • 1 clove Garlic - Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard - Helps emulsify
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • to taste - Salt + black pepper

Optional Add-Ins

  • Kalamata olives - Mediterranean flavor
  • Radishes - Extra crunch
  • Pine nuts or sunflower seeds - Texture + richness
  • Crispy romaine lettuce - Base for serving

📋 Instructions

  • Drain, rinse, and thoroughly dry chickpeas. Dice cucumber, halve tomatoes, chop bell pepper and onion, and chop herbs. Crumble feta. Cube avocado last to prevent browning.
  • Whisk or shake together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon, oregano, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  • Add chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, pepper, onion, and herbs to a bowl. Pour dressing over and toss gently. Fold in avocado and feta last.
  • Season with extra lemon, olive oil, salt, or pepper as needed. Let sit 5–10 minutes so chickpeas absorb flavor.
  • Serve at room temperature or refrigerate for 2–3 days in an airtight container.

📝 Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

🥗 Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 5mg