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Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad

Creamy chickpea feta avocado salad with lemon herb dressing in rustic bowl

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A vibrant, no-cook salad featuring creamy avocado, salty feta, and hearty chickpeas tossed in a zesty lemon-herb dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a perfect nourishing and satisfying meal for busy weeknights or spring gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained well
  • 1 large ripe avocado, diced
  • 4 ounces block feta cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced or grated
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Make the dressing. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Combine the salad base. In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the rinsed chickpeas, diced avocado, crumbled feta, chopped red onion, parsley, and dill.
  3. Dress and toss. Pour the lemon-herb dressing over the salad mixture. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt or lemon if needed.
  4. Serve immediately. For the best texture and flavor, serve the salad right away.

Notes

For best results, use an avocado that yields slightly to gentle pressure. To prep ahead, store the salad base (without avocado) and dressing separately; dice the avocado and toss it with a little lemon juice to prevent browning, then combine everything just before serving. For a dairy-free version, substitute feta with crumbled firm tofu seasoned with salt and lemon.

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