Ingredients
– 3 tablespoons olive oil
– 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
– 1 garlic clove
– 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
– 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
– 1 English cucumber
– 15 ounces chickpeas or garbanzo beans
– 1/2 medium red onion
– 1 avocado
– 1/4 cup cilantro
– 4 ounces feta cheese
Instructions
1-First Step: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Alternatively, shake everything in a mason jar to make a smooth dressing.
2-Second Step: In a large salad bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, English cucumber, chickpeas, and red onion.
3-Third Step: Add the finishing components: avocado, cilantro, and feta cheese. Keep it gentle so the avocado stays intact.
4-Fourth Step: Drizzle the dressing over the salad, then toss gently until everything is coated evenly.
5-Final Step: Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or refrigerate so the flavors improve. This salad tastes great chilled, and it is perfect for meal prep.
Last Step:
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🫘 Rinse chickpeas thoroughly to reduce sodium and improve texture.
🥒 Add salt right before serving to keep cucumbers and tomatoes crisp.
🌿 Prepare dressing first so flavors infuse while chopping veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 302 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 418mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 16mg