Description
This Avocado Chickpea Salad is a refreshing and satisfying dish perfect for a light lunch or side. Packed with protein and healthy fats, it’s easy to prepare and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Dressing:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and fresh herbs.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Serve: Serve immediately for best texture or chill for up to 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add crumbled feta cheese or a sprinkle of za’atar.
- If making ahead, add the avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
