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Chickpea Salad

A vibrant salad bursting with fresh flavors from cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado, and feta cheese, packed with protein from chickpeas.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 302

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
  • 1 clove garlic (pressed or minced)
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 each English cucumber (halved and sliced)
  • 15 oz chickpeas (or garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed)
  • 1/2 each medium red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 each avocado (sliced)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 4 oz feta cheese (diced)

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl: olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, sea salt, and black pepper until well blended.
  2. Halve and slice the English cucumber and cherry tomatoes.
  3. Drain and rinse the chickpeas under cold water.
  4. Slice the medium red onion thinly.
  5. In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped veggies, chickpeas, and sliced avocado. Add chopped cilantro.
  6. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is coated evenly.
  7. Serve immediately or let it chill in the fridge for about half an hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 10gFat: 17gFiber: 8g

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