Description
A refreshing and nutritious chopped salad featuring protein-rich chickpeas, creamy avocado, tangy feta, and a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables and herbs, all tossed in a zesty lemon-garlic dressing. Perfect for a quick and healthy meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Components: In a large bowl, mix together the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, feta cheese, avocado, parsley, and mint to ensure an even distribution of ingredients.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until the dressing is well blended and slightly emulsified.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly without mashing the avocado or feta.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy fresh flavors or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together nicely before serving.
Notes
- For best texture, add avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
- Chill the salad for a bit to enhance flavor blending but avoid leaving it too long to maintain freshness.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to taste preferences.
- This salad pairs well with grilled chicken or fish for a complete meal.
