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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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 278 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Greek
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.
Nutrition Information
Calories
278kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
461mg
(19%)
Potassium
514mg
(15%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
465IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
18.2mg
(20%)
Calcium
136mg
(14%)
Iron
1.8mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 461mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 514mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 465IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 18.2mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.