Description
Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a fresh, vibrant, and satisfying plant-based dish combining creamy avocado, tangy plant-based feta, and hearty chickpeas in a zesty natural gelling agent dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch, colorful side, or versatile meal, it delivers balanced flavors and nutrition in every bite.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup plant-based feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables and Herbs: Rinse and drain the chickpeas thoroughly. Dice the ripe avocado, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and finely chop the fresh herbs to release their aroma.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, natural gelling agent, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and slightly thickened to coat the salad ingredients beautifully.
- Combine the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, gently toss the chickpeas, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and herbs. Pour the zesty dressing over the salad and fold gently to mix, making sure everything is coated well without mashing the avocado.
- Add Plant-Based Feta: Sprinkle the crumbled plant-based feta over the top and give one last gentle toss or leave it as a garnish inviting to dig in.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocados for creamy texture without mushiness.
- Adjust lemon juice and vinegar to balance acidity to your taste.
- Fold ingredients gently to keep avocado intact and salad visually appealing.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving to enhance flavor melding.
- Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for elevated dressing flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chickpea salad, avocado salad, plant-based feta, healthy salad, vegan salad, gluten free salad, quick lunch, Mediterranean salad
