Description
Chickpea & Avocado Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines creamy avocado with hearty chickpeas for a flavor-packed experience. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is perfect for picnics, quick lunches, or as a side for any meal. Packed with fresh vegetables and zesty lemon dressing, it’s not only delicious but also nutritious. Enjoy this colorful salad chilled or at room temperature, and watch it become a favorite at gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz) can low-sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (or parsley)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas under cold water.
- Dice avocados, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- Chop fresh herbs and add them to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and gently toss until well mixed.
- Let sit for about 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider including bell peppers or radishes. A sprinkle of feta cheese or a dash of hot sauce can enhance the flavor profile.