Chickpea Salad: A Delicious and Healthy Delight
This chickpea salad is a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables and herbs, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Equipment
- large bowl
- small bowl or jar
- whisk
Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado, pitted and diced
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, avocado, feta, red onion, parsley, and mint.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently; serve immediately or refrigerate.
Notes
To prevent the avocado from browning, toss it with lemon juice right after dicing. If fresh herbs are unavailable, use dried herbs but reduce the amount by half.