You can create a chickpea salad packed with a protein punch without adding meat!
How often do you enjoy plant-based protein? I’m not talking about the protin powder that you put in your smoothie, but from the natural veggies that you can buy at the grocery store. Chickpeas are one of these options for plat-based protein, and are great to incorporate into many other salads as well as this one!
This chickpea salad with feta cheese and avocado will keep you full for hours. It satisfies anyone who is craving salt, sweet, cheesy or juicy. I love chickpeas, and this beautiful chickpea salad combines all of my favorite fresh vegetables in one delicious bite.
What is the difference between garbanzo beans or chickpeas in a salad?
In short, they are the same thing- the same legume. The term “chickpea” is used more by English speakers, while the term “garbanzo” came from the Spanish language and used more in European countries. No matter what you call it, chickpeas are packed with fiber, protein and contain minerals and vitamins. The nutty taste and grainy texture of chickpeas pair well with other ingredients and foods (like this salad).
Benefits of Chickpeas
- Low in calories– 46 per 1 ounce
- Fiber – slows the rate that sugar is absorbed into the bloodstream.
- Protein– essential for the muscles, cartilage, skin, bones, and blood.
- Iron– need to carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
- Manganese– promotes healthy nerve and brain function.
What do I need to make this recipe?
Chickpeas fill this salad with protien and iron.
Cherry tomatoes are rich in lycopene, which benefits heart health.
English cucumbers are filled with antioxidants and are great for hydration.
Red onion contains quercetin, which helps to fight disease in your body.
Feta cheese is rich in protein and calcium.
Avocado fills you with fiber and heart-healthy fatty acids.
What do I need to make the dressing?
- olive oil
- Dijon mustard
- white wine vinegar
- lemon juice
- fresh or dried chives
- salt
- ground black pepper
Steps
Combine all of the salad ingredients together.
Make the dressing by whisking together all dressing ingredients. After you mix the salad with the dressing, add salt to taste.
Garnish with chives (optional).
Ingredients
- 12 oz canned chickpeas (drained & rinsed)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 English cucumber (quartered & sliced)
- ¼ cup red onion (finely diced)
- 7 oz feta cheese (crumbled or chopped)
- 1 avocado (peeled, pitted, & diced)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp chives (fresh or dried)
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper
Instructions
Combine all of the salad ingredients together.
Make the dressing by whisking together all dressing ingredients. After you mix the salad with the dressing, add salt to taste.
Garnish with chives (optional).
Nutrition Facts
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