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Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad: Healthy, Easy & Delicious!

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This Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a vibrant symphony of flavors and textures that comes together in mere minutes. It’s perfect for a light lunch, a quick dinner, or as a stunning side dish for your next gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 block feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1 English cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash all fresh produce. Open the can of chickpeas, pour them into a fine-mesh colander, and rinse thoroughly under cold running water. Drain well and set aside.
  2. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber into roughly half-inch pieces, and thinly slice the red onion. Soak the red onion slices in a bowl of ice water for 10-15 minutes if a milder flavor is preferred, then drain thoroughly. Roughly chop the fresh parsley.
  3. In a small bowl or jar, combine the extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, a pinch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk or shake until well combined and slightly emulsified.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, add the rinsed chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese. Toss in the freshly chopped parsley and gently stir to combine. Add the diced avocado just before serving.
  5. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated without mashing the avocado. Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Keywords: To prevent avocado browning, add it just before serving. For a protein boost, consider adding grilled chicken, seared beef strips, or crispy roasted tofu.

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