Avocado Feta Salad Recipe

This fresh, healthy, and protein-filled salad is loaded with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, salty feta cheese, and chickpeas. The perfect crowd-pleasing side dish for summer BBQs and patio dates. 

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, chopped
• 1 can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
• ½ red onion, sliced thin
• 1 avocado, chopped
• 1 cup feta cheese cubes
• ¼ cup cilantro, chopped

Instructions:

Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl for the dressing. Combine the remaining ingredients in a salad bowl, add the dressing, and toss well to coat. Best served immediately. This salad pairs perfectly with barbecued garlic chicken thighs or steak skewers.