Chickpea Salad

This chickpea salad is loaded with avocado, cucumber, tomato, feta cheese and herbs, all tossed in a Greek style dressing. A healthy chickpea salad is a great addition to any barbecue, pot luck or picnic!

Course Salad

Cuisine Greek

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 11

Servings

Calories 278kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

For the salad:

2 cups canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
1 avocado peeled, pit removed, and diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1 cup cucumbers quartered and sliced
1/4 cup red onion finely diced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chives thinly sliced
Additional chives and feta for garnish optional

For the dressing:

1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Place the chickpeas, avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, feta cheese and chives in a large bowl.
For the dressing: Combine all of the ingredients in a jar and shake vigorously to combine. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat. Garnish with additional feta and chives if desired, then serve.

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Notes

To make in advance, follow the recipe as directed except omit the avocado and feta cheese. Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours.

Prior to serving, stir in the avocado and feta cheese.

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