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Chickpea Avocado Salad

A light and refreshing salad featuring chickpeas, creamy avocado, and crisp veggies in a zesty dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small cucumber, diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon or lime
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional Add-ins
  • Feta cheese or crumbled goat cheese
  • A pinch of chili flakes for heat
  • Chopped spinach or arugula for extra greens

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Drain and rinse chickpeas. Dice the avocado, cucumber, and onion; halve the cherry tomatoes.
Mixing
  1. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, avocado, cucumber, onion, and tomatoes.
Dressing
  1. Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss gently to coat.
Serving
  1. Top with fresh herbs and any optional add-ins like feta or chili flakes. Serve immediately and enjoy the freshness!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 9gFat: 18gFiber: 8g

Notes

Use ripe avocados for the best creamy texture. Toss gently as avocados can mash easily. Add dressing just before serving for freshness.

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