A fresh and hearty salad made with chickpeas, creamy avocado, tangy feta, and a bright lemon olive oil dressing.
2 cups canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 large ripe avocado, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
Rinse and drain chickpeas and pat dry.
In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Add diced avocado and feta to the salad.
Pour dressing over and fold gently to combine.
Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve.
Add cucumber or bell pepper for extra crunch.
Stir gently to keep avocado intact.
Best served fresh.