Description

This vibrant and flavorful Chickpea Avocado Salad is a perfect combination of protein-packed chickpeas, creamy avocado, crisp veggies, and zesty dressing. It’s a satisfying and nutritious dish that’s easy to make and great for a quick lunch or light dinner.

Ingredients

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For the Salad:

1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 large ripe avocado, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cucumber, diced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

For the Dressing:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Toss and Serve: Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve chilled.

Notes

This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
You can customize this salad by adding ingredients like feta cheese, olives, or grilled chicken.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 250
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 9g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 0mg