February 08, 2025 · Written by Foodtolive Team
Protein-Packed Chickpea Salad
Need a quick, protein-packed salad that’s fresh, colorful, and full of flavor? This Chickpea Salad is the perfect balance of creamy avocado, tangy feta, and crunchy veggies, with mixed seeds added for an extra boost of nutrients and the perfect crunch. Toss it all in a zesty dressing, and you’ve got a salad that’ll keep you coming back for more!
Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 0 min | Total Time: 15 min | Servings: 4
Nutrition Facts: Calories: 308 | Fat: 21.3g | Fiber: 5.2g | Sugar: 3.7g | Protein: 8.7g
INGREDIENTS:
For the salad:
- 1 can (14 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup English cucumber, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Half of red onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp mixed seeds (pumpkin + sunflower)
- 2 tbsp parsley or cilantro, chopped
For the dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- Salt and black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:
- In a large bowl, toss together the chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, feta, red onion, mixed seeds, and parsley.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss gently to coat, and serve immediately.
Find More Healthy Salad Recipes in Our Previous Posts:
- Wheat Berry Salad with Feta and Cherries
- Black Eyed Peas Rainbow Salad
- Winter Salad with Pomegranate and Candied Red Walnuts
- Tri-Color Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables
