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Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad

Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad

This Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish that's easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups small diced stale bread about 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 medium romaine heart quartered lengthwise and sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 15 ounce can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium Japanese cucumber halved lengthwise, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 cup pitted green olives quartered or halved
  • 1/3 cup scallions thinly sliced
  • 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon drained capers roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallots
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 firm-ripe avocado halved, peeled, pitted and diced
  • 3/4 cup diced or crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs such as basil, mint, parsley or dill, plus more for serving

Equipment

  • toaster oven
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Sheet pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat a toaster oven or regular oven to 350 degrees. Place the diced bread on a sheet pan, drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss, then bake for 10 minutes or until well toasted. Set aside to cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the romaine pieces, chickpeas, cucumber, olives, and scallions.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, capers, shallots, mustard, honey, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
  4. Pour enough dressing over the salad to moisten and toss well. Gently fold in the avocado, feta, and herbs, adding more dressing to taste.
  5. Top the salad with croutons and a generous sprinkle of fresh herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 7gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider swapping feta for goat cheese or adding roasted red peppers. Keep croutons separate from the salad until serving to maintain crunch.

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