Description
A refreshing Avocado Chickpea Salad filled with zesty lemon, creamy avocado, and crunchy veggies.
Ingredients
- Chickpeas: A protein-packed legume that serves as the base of the salad. Use canned chickpeas for convenience or cook dried ones if time permits.
- Avocado: Provides creamy texture and healthy fats. Choose ripe avocados for the best flavor.
- Red Onion: Adds a crunch and zesty flavor. You can substitute with green onions or shallots if desired.
- Cherry Tomatoes: Fresh juicy tomatoes bring sweetness and color. You can also use any variety of tomatoes you like.
- Cucumber: To add freshness and crunch to the salad. Choose either English cucumber or regular cucumber.
- Lemon Juice: Ties the salad together with zesty brightness. You can substitute lime juice as well.
- Olive Oil: Adds rich flavor and helps to meld the ingredients. Opt for a high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
- Salt and Pepper: For seasoning; adjust to taste.
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine rinsed chickpeas, diced avocado, chopped red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced cucumber.
- In a small separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more lemon juice or salt according to your preference.
- Serve cool or at room temperature, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Choose Ripe Avocados for the best texture.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies.
- Adding fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro brightens the salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Avocado, Chickpea, Salad