Description
A vibrant and healthy chickpea and avocado salad with a zesty lime dressing, perfect for a quick lunch or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the rinsed chickpeas, diced avocado, chopped red onion, cilantro, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the chickpea and avocado mixture.
- Gently toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
- This salad is best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Add other vegetables like cucumber, bell peppers, or cherry tomatoes for more flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chickpea avocado salad, healthy salad, easy salad, vegan salad, vegetarian salad, gluten-free salad, meal prep, quick lunch, light dinner, summer salad, Mediterranean salad