Avocado Chickpea Salad by @shonda1020

15 min

4 servings

๐Ÿฅ‘

600 g

Avocado

๐Ÿซ˜

430 g

Chickpeas

๐Ÿง€

75 g

Feta cheese

๐Ÿง…

30 g

Red onion

๐ŸŒฟ

10 g

Cilantro

๐Ÿ‹

45 ml

Lemon

๐Ÿซ™

2 g

Sumac

๐Ÿซ’

30 ml

Olive oil

๐Ÿง‚

1.5 g

Salt

โšซ

0.3 g

Black pepper

๐Ÿง„

3 g

Garlic

  1. Drain
    • chickpeas

    Drain and rinse the 15 oz can of chickpeas thoroughly in a colander.

  2. Halve
    • avocado

    Halve, pit, and slice the 3 semi-firm avocados on a cutting board.

  3. Place
    • avocado

    Place the sliced avocado into the salad bowl.

  4. Slice
    • red onion
    • fresh cilantro

    Thinly slice 1/4 red onion and chop 2 to 3 tbsp fresh cilantro.

  5. Add
    • chickpeas
    • red onion

    Add the rinsed chickpeas and sliced red onion to the salad bowl.

  6. Add
    • feta cheese
    • fresh cilantro

    Add 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese and the chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl.

  7. Juice
    • lemon juice

    Juice 1 lemon and drizzle its juice evenly over the salad.

  8. Drizzle
    • olive oil
    • sumac

    Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over the salad and sprinkle with 1 tsp sumac.

  9. Season
    • salt

    Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  10. Crush
    • garlic

    Crush 1 garlic clove and add it to the salad, if using.

  11. Toss
    • avocado
    • chickpeas
    • feta cheese

    Gently toss the salad until evenly coated, then taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Avocado Chickpea Salad by @shonda1020

15 min

4 servings

๐Ÿฅ‘

600 g

Avocado

๐Ÿซ˜

430 g

Chickpeas

๐Ÿง€

75 g

Feta cheese

๐Ÿง…

30 g

Red onion

๐ŸŒฟ

10 g

Cilantro

๐Ÿ‹

45 ml

Lemon

๐Ÿซ™

2 g

Sumac

๐Ÿซ’

30 ml

Olive oil

๐Ÿง‚

1.5 g

Salt

โšซ

0.3 g

Black pepper

๐Ÿง„

3 g

Garlic

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/11

    Drain and rinse the 15 oz can of chickpeas thoroughly in a colander.

    ๐Ÿซ˜chickpeas
    ๐Ÿฅซcan opener
    ๐Ÿงบcolander
  2. Step 2/11

    Halve, pit, and slice the 3 semi-firm avocados on a cutting board.

    ๐Ÿฅ‘avocado
    ๐Ÿ”ชchef's knife
    ๐Ÿชตcutting board
  3. Step 3/11

    Place the sliced avocado into the salad bowl.

    ๐Ÿฅ‘avocado
    ๐Ÿฅฃsalad bowl
  4. Step 4/11

    Thinly slice 1/4 red onion and chop 2 to 3 tbsp fresh cilantro.

    ๐Ÿง…red onion
    ๐ŸŒฟfresh cilantro
    ๐Ÿ”ชchef's knife
    ๐Ÿชตcutting board
  5. Step 5/11

    Add the rinsed chickpeas and sliced red onion to the salad bowl.

    ๐Ÿซ˜chickpeas
    ๐Ÿง…red onion
    ๐Ÿฅฃsalad bowl
  6. Step 6/11

    Add 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese and the chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl.

    ๐Ÿง€feta cheese
    ๐ŸŒฟfresh cilantro
    ๐Ÿฅฃsalad bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring spoons
  7. Step 7/11

    Juice 1 lemon and drizzle its juice evenly over the salad.

    ๐Ÿ‹lemon juice
    ๐Ÿ‹citrus juicer
    ๐Ÿฅฃsalad bowl
  8. Step 8/11

    Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over the salad and sprinkle with 1 tsp sumac.

    ๐Ÿซ’olive oil
    ๐Ÿซ™sumac
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring spoons
    ๐Ÿฅฃsalad bowl
  9. Step 9/11

    Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    โšซblack pepper
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring spoons
    ๐Ÿฅฃsalad bowl
  10. Step 10/11

    Crush 1 garlic clove and add it to the salad, if using.

    ๐Ÿง„garlic
    ๐Ÿ”ชchef's knife
    ๐Ÿชตcutting board
    ๐Ÿฅฃsalad bowl
  11. Step 11/11

    Gently toss the salad until evenly coated, then taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

    ๐Ÿฅ‘avocado
    ๐Ÿซ˜chickpeas
    ๐Ÿง€feta cheese
    ๐Ÿง…red onion
    ๐ŸŒฟfresh cilantro
    ๐Ÿ‹lemon juice
    ๐Ÿซ™sumac
    ๐Ÿซ’olive oil
    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    โšซblack pepper
    ๐Ÿง„garlic
    ๐Ÿฅฃsalad bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„salad servers

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Fruits, Legumes, Dairy, Vegetables, Herbs and Spices, Oils

Ingredients

Avocado, Chickpeas, Feta cheese, Red onion, Cilantro, Lemon, Sumac, Olive oil, Salt, Black pepper, Garlic

Notes

Avocado (large, semi-firm), Chickpeas (canned, drained), Feta cheese (crumbled), Red onion (thinly sliced), Cilantro (fresh, chopped), Lemon (juiced), Olive oil (to drizzle generously), Salt (to taste), Black pepper (to taste), Garlic (crushed, optional)

Allergens

Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Mediterranean diet

Calories

420 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 13g, Total fat: 29g, Saturated fat: 6g, Carbohydrates: 35g, Dietary fiber: 13g, Sugars: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Potassium: 720mg, Calcium: 190mg, Iron: 3mg, Magnesium: 65mg, Sodium: 420mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 22mg, Vitamin K: 32mcg, Folate: 130mcg, Vitamin B6: 0.45mg, Vitamin E: 3.5mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Overall

15 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

11 steps

Equipments

Utensils

salad bowl, chef's knife, cutting board, can opener, colander, measuring spoons, citrus juicer, salad servers

Appliances

to inform

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Salad, Side Dish, Appetizer

Occasions

Weeknight meal, Lunch, Picnic, Potluck, Barbecue

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@shonda1020

Origin

Cuisine

Mediterranean, Middle Eastern

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Tender, Crumbly, Crisp, Juicy

Flavors

Zesty, Tangy, Savory, Herbaceous, Nutty, Salty, Earthy

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 0 min (Serve immediately after preparing,Do not leave out for more than 120 min), fridge : 1440 min (Store in an airtight container,Refrigerate at or below 4ยฐC / 40ยฐF,Press plastic wrap directly onto the salad surface to reduce avocado browning,Best consumed within 24 hours), freezer : 0 min (Not recommended because avocado, feta, and fresh herbs lose their texture after thawing)