Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad

If you’re on the hunt for a lunch that’s ridiculously easy, super satisfying, and doesn’t taste like cardboard, let me introduce you to your new favorite: Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad. Yeah, we’re putting the keyphrase right up front because this salad deserves all the attention. Whether you’re a busy parent, working from home, juggling college classes, or just trying to eat a little cleaner, this recipe is for you. It’s a heart-healthy, high-fiber lunch that packs a punch of flavor and plant-based protein.

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Why This Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad Belongs in Your Life

This salad is what I call a triple win: fast, flavorful, and flexible. Here’s why it’s about to become a staple in your kitchen:

• Takes only 10 minutes to make. (I’m not kidding. Ten. Minutes.)
• Requires zero cooking. That’s right—no stove, no oven, just a bowl and a fork.
• Loaded with healthy legumes and clean ingredients.
• Great for meatless Monday ideas or whenever you need a protein-rich salad without meat.
• Easily made into a vegan salad (just ditch the feta or use a vegan one).

Honestly, it’s giving strong salad meal prep energy, perfect for make-ahead lunches. And if you’re into other summer-friendly options, try the Cucumber Tomato Salad or our Honey Sweet Potato Summer Salad.

Ingredients You’ll Need for This Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad

Here’s your shopping list. You might already have most of these hanging out in your kitchen:

• 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained – These are your protein-rich base. Chickpeas are an excellent vegetarian protein source and a gut-friendly meal component.
• 2 ripe avocados, diced – Creamy, dreamy, and packed with healthy fats.
• 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese – Adds that salty punch. If you’re going dairy-optional, swap it out.
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions – Brings a subtle bite without overpowering.
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro – Herbaceous freshness that ties it all together.
• Juice of 1 lime – A zippy lime dressing brightens everything up.
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.

Optional add-ins:

• Diced cucumber
• Kalamata olives
• Chopped red bell pepper
• A little garlic powder for a savory twist

Pro tip: Swap green onion with red onion if you want a stronger kick. No lime? Lemon juice works too. Make it your own.

How to Make Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad in 3 Easy Steps

Step 1: Combine Your Base

Grab a medium-sized mixing bowl. Toss in your drained chickpeas, diced avocado, green onions, and chopped cilantro. Try not to mush the avocado—unless you want more of a mash (which, hey, works great as a dip).

Step 2: Add the Zing

Squeeze fresh lime juice over everything. Add your crumbled feta cheese and season with salt and pepper. Gently fold to combine without turning it into guac.

Step 3: Taste and Chill (Literally)

Taste test. Want more salt? A pinch more pepper? Go for it. Let it chill for a few minutes or eat it right away.

That’s it. That’s the whole deal. You just made a 10-minute salad that’s delicious, filling, and full of anti-inflammatory foods.

Serving Ideas: More Than Just a Salad

This Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is flexible like yoga pants on a Sunday. Here’s how to serve it:

• In a pita – Instant lunch wrap.
• Over a bed of greens – Hello, high fiber lunch.
• With pita chips or crackers – Great as a salad-as-dip situation.
• As a side dish for summer cookouts – Looking at you, potluck side dish people.
• Straight out of the bowl – No judgment. Been there.

Pair it with the Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad or Watermelon Salad with Cucumber and Feta for a truly refreshing summer spread.

Make-Ahead and Storage Tips

This salad is a salad meal prep dream. Here’s how to keep it fresh:

• Store leftovers in an airtight container.
• Keeps for up to 2 days in the fridge.
• Add avocado just before serving if you’re prepping ahead.

Bonus tip: If you’re packing it for a lunchbox salad, keep the lime dressing separate until lunchtime to avoid avocado browning.

Nutrition Breakdown (Per Serving)

Want the numbers? Here you go:

• Calories: 369
• Protein: 13g
• Fiber: 15g
• Fat: 20g (good fats from avocado)
• Carbs: 39g
• Sugar: 6g

This makes it a low-carb vegetarian dish that’s still hearty and satisfying. Perfect for clean eating salad goals.

Flavor Boosters & Reader Favorite Add-ins

Want to customize your Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad? Try these ideas:

• Add diced cucumber for a crunch.
• Toss in some pico de gallo or chopped cherry tomatoes.
• Kalamata olives bring in a Mediterranean-inspired salad vibe.
• Drizzle with a little tahini or olive oil if you’re skipping feta.

Got leftovers? Smash it all into a creamy avocado chickpea mash and serve it with toast. Trust me, it works.

For another bright vegetarian lunch idea, don’t miss our Mexican Street Corn Salad.

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• Author: Jake
• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Yield: 2 servings
• Diet: Vegetarian

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A 10-minute flavor bomb loaded with chickpeas, creamy avocado, salty feta, and zesty lime—this salad is fast, fresh, and flexible.

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Ingredients

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• 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 2 ripe avocados, diced
• 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Optional: diced cucumber, kalamata olives, chopped red bell pepper, garlic powder

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Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine chickpeas, avocado, green onions, and cilantro. Gently mix to avoid mashing the avocado.
2. Add lime juice, crumbled feta, salt, and pepper. Fold gently to combine.
3. Taste and adjust seasoning. Chill briefly or serve immediately.

Notes

Swap lime with lemon if needed. Red onion can replace green onion. For a vegan version, skip the feta or use a plant-based alternative.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Category: Salad
• Method: No-Cook
• Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 bowl
• Calories: 369
• Sugar: 6g
• Sodium: 400mg
• Fat: 20g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 39g
• Fiber: 15g
• Protein: 13g
• Cholesterol: 15mg

Final Thoughts

If you’ve read this far, you’re probably already halfway to the kitchen. This Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is everything: fast, fresh, filling, and totally flexible. It’s a gut-friendly meal that brings plant-based protein and bold flavor together in one bowl.

Whether you’re packing it up for a work lunch, scooping it out at a summer picnic, or throwing it together before a Zoom meeting, this salad delivers. Pair it with the Rainbow Orzo Salad for a complete plant-based meal that checks all the boxes.

Now go grab those chickpeas and avocados—you’ve got a killer salad to make.

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