Description
Avocado & Chickpea Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines creamy avocados and hearty chickpeas with colorful vegetables, all drizzled in a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for any occasion, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also bursting with flavor and nutrients. Whether enjoyed as a light lunch or served at dinner parties, it promises to impress your guests while keeping your meal healthy and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by dicing the avocados and slicing the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced avocados, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil; add chopped herbs.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything until well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or chill for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg