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Chickpea feta avocado salad with lemon olive oil dressing in a ceramic bowl

Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad with Lemon Olive Oil Dressing

Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad with Lemon Olive Oil Dressing is a fresh, flavorful salad with creamy avocado, tender chickpeas, and a bright herb-filled dressing. It is an easy choice for a quick meal or a simple gathering dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 4 oz / 115 g feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the drained and rinsed chickpeas in a large bowl.
  2. Add the diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, sliced red onion, chopped parsley, and chopped mint to the bowl with the chickpeas.
  3. Whisk the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper together in a separate bowl.
  4. Drizzle the lemon olive oil dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to combine while keeping the avocado intact.
  5. Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  6. Allow the salad to rest for 10 minutes if desired, then serve immediately or refrigerate briefly before serving.

Notes

Add avocado shortly before serving to maintain the best texture and freshness.