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Greek Chickpea Salad

Greek Chickpea Salad

Greek Chickpea Salad

Combining the flavours and nutrients of a Greek Salad with the protein power of chickpeas and the good fats of avocados make this salad both delicious and nutritious. Enjoy it as a main meal for lunch or dinner!

2 servings as main course or 4 servings as a side salad

Prep time: 15 minutes

What you need:

  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 English cucumber
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup feta, diced or crumbled

Dressing:

  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • Sea salt & freshly ground pepper to taste

What you do:

  1. In a small bowl or Mason jar, combine the salad dressing ingredients. Set aside.
  2. Combine all the other ingredients in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with salad dressing. Mix in and serve. 

Bon appétit!

Substitution tips:

  • Replace the green pepper with red, orange, or yellow pepper.
  • Replace the feta cheese with goat cheese or omit altogether if doing a vegan version.
  • Extra add ons: olives, thinly sliced red onions.