Description
Creamy Avocado Chickpea Salad delivers Mediterranean magic with fresh herbs and zesty lemon. Crisp vegetables and protein-packed chickpeas create a refreshing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large avocados, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the base by slicing ripe avocados into a spacious mixing vessel, maintaining delicate chunks to prevent bruising.
- Incorporate drained chickpeas, thinly shaved red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and freshly chopped herb selection into the bowl.
- Create a vibrant dressing by drizzling extra virgin olive oil and squeezing fresh lemon juice directly over the ingredients.
- Enhance flavor profile by sprinkling sumac, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper across the salad’s surface.
- Optional: Gently crush raw garlic cloves and disperse for an aromatic intensity.
- Delicately fold ingredients using a soft spatula, ensuring avocado pieces remain intact and everything receives equal coating.
- Sample and recalibrate seasoning, adding additional citrus, salt, or pepper according to personal taste preferences.
- Present immediately as a versatile dish – perfect alongside grilled proteins, tucked into pita pockets, or enjoyed independently.
- Refrigerate any remaining portions in a sealed container, consuming within 3-4 days for optimal freshness and texture.
Notes
- Prevent avocado browning by adding lemon juice immediately after cutting, which helps maintain its vibrant green color and prevents oxidation.
- Create a protein-packed vegan version by substituting feta with nutritional yeast or tofu crumbles for a dairy-free alternative.
- Enhance texture and nutrition by adding toasted seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds for extra crunch and healthy fats.
- Reduce onion’s sharp bite by soaking sliced red onions in cold water for 5-10 minutes before adding to the salad, making them milder and more palatable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg