Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad combining creamy avocado and protein-packed chickpeas, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced avocados, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding feta cheese or a sprinkle of chili flakes.
- This salad can be made ahead of time, but it’s best served fresh to maintain the avocado’s texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Avocado Chickpea Salad, Healthy Salad, Vegan Recipe, Mediterranean Salad