Cucumber, Avocado, & Crispy Chickpea Salad with Creamy Yogurt Feta Spread
Total Time
45 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
4 servings
- 15 oz can chickpeas, (rinsed and drained)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt, (to taste)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped dill
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- Kosher salt and black pepper, (to taste)
- 1 English cucumber
- 1 avocado, (chopped)
- Drizzle of olive oil
- Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
- For garnish: crumbled feta, fresh dill, parsley, crushed pepper flakes
- Pita bread, pita chips, cut up veggies, or naan bread, for serving, (optional)
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place the chickpeas on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss. Sprinkle with garlic powder and salt. Toss until evenly coated. Roast the chickpeas for 30 to 35 minutes, tossing halfway through, or until crispy.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, feta cheese, parsley, dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Step 3
Place the cucumber on a cutting board. Use a sharp chef’s knife to slice off the ends of the cucumbers. Then, slice the cucumbers in half, lengthwise. Place the cucumber halves, cut side down on the cutting board. Then place the side of the knife blade over the cucumber. Use the palm of your hand to pound the knife to smash the cucumber until it splits. Smash along the entire length of the cucumber. Then, chop the cucumbers into 1/2-inch-thick pieces. Sprinkle with a little kosher salt and set aside.
Step 4
Spread the yogurt feta spread onto a large plate or medium platter. Top with the smashed cucumbers, avocado, and crispy chickpeas. Drizzle with a little bit of olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Garnish with a little feta, fresh herbs, and a dash of crushed red pepper flakes. Serve with pita bread, pita chips, or naan bread, if desired. You can also spoon onto a plate and enjoy plain.
Step 5
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