Broccoli, Avocado, Chickpea and Feta Salad

We've been getting broccoli in our CSA box about every other week now that it's in season, which is continuing to challenge me to find new things to do with it. I threw together this dish last week when I was in the mood for a healthy dinner but still wanted something satisfying. The combination of broccoli, avocado, chickpeas, feta, and a topping of sunflower seeds makes this dish well balanced with vegetables, protein, and healthy fats. I ate this as a warm dish for dinner, but it was also great at room temperature when I brought it to work the next day for lunch.

Broccoli, Avocado, Chickpea and Feta Salad
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Serves 2 (as a main dish)

2 medium heads broccoli, long stems cut off (reserve for another use like a stir fry), and florets chopped into medium-sized pieces
1 15 oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 avocado, chopped
1/2 c. feta cheese, crumbled
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Extra virgin olive oil
Toasted salted sunflower seeds, for topping
Kosher salt
Black pepper

Heat a medium pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, prepare the broccoli, avocado, and chickpeas. Add the broccoli to the pot and boil for approximately 2 minutes. Drain and transfer to a medium-sized bowl. Add the chickpeas, feta, avocado, lemon juice, and 1 T. olive oil. Season with a pinch of salt (you don't need as much given the saltiness of the feta) and some freshly ground black pepper. Stir to combine, then transfer to plates or low bowls. Top with a generous sprinkling of sunflower seeds, and serve. Note: if storing for later, wait to top with the sunflower seeds until you serve it as they can get a little soggy.