Description
Enjoy a refreshing chickpea avocado salad that combines creamy avocados, protein-rich chickpeas, and colorful fresh vegetables. Tossed in a simple olive oil and lemon dressing, this nutritious dish is perfect as a light meal or side, offering a delightful mix of textures and flavors
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup fresh vegetables (e.g., diced tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers)
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (e.g., parsley or cilantro), chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Add-Ins
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Nuts or seeds (e.g., sliced almonds, sunflower seeds)
- Additional herbs (e.g., mint) for extra flavor
Instructions
- Rinse and Drain the Chickpeas:
- Open the can of chickpeas and pour them into a colander. Rinse them thoroughly under cold water to remove excess sodium and any canning liquid. Allow them to drain well.
- Prepare the Vegetables:
- Dice the Avocado: Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh out with a spoon. Dice the avocado into bite-sized pieces.
- Chop Other Vegetables: Dice the cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell peppers into small, uniform pieces. Finely chop the red onion.
- Combine Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed chickpeas, diced avocado, and the chopped vegetables (cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, and red onion).
- Add Fresh Herbs:
- Sprinkle the chopped fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro) over the mixture for added flavor.
- Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Dress the Salad:
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture in the large bowl. Toss gently to combine all ingredients without mashing the avocado.
Notes
For the best flavor and texture, use fresh ingredients, especially ripe avocados. If you need to prepare the salad ahead of time, consider adding the avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 00
- Category: salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg