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Easy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Avocado & Feta – Diabetes-Friendly Recipe

This Mediterranean-inspired chickpea salad is diabetes-friendly, packed with fiber, healthy fats, and plant-based protein. It’s perfect as a light lunch or side dish and is easy to prepare.



Ingredients

  • Chickpeas: 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed
  • Cucumber: 1, diced
  • Cherry tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
  • Red onion: ¼ small, finely diced
  • Avocado: 1, diced
  • Kalamata olives: ¼ cup, pitted and halved
  • Feta cheese: ¼ cup, crumbled
  • Fresh parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped

Dressing

  • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
  • Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
  • Red wine vinegar: 1 teaspoon
  • Garlic: 1 clove, minced
  • Dried oregano: ½ teaspoon
  • Salt and pepper: To taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, olives, and parsley.
  3. Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Top with crumbled feta cheese.
  4. Serve: Enjoy immediately as a fresh, nutritious meal, or refrigerate for 15-30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

This salad is high in fiber, healthy fats, and low in added sugars, making it an excellent option for those looking to support blood sugar stability.



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