Description
Juicy Protein-Packed Chickpea and Avocado Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the creaminess of ripe avocados with the nutty flavor of chickpeas. This delightful salad is bursting with fresh vegetables, zesty lime juice, and healthy fats, making it an ideal choice for lunch, dinner, or as a side at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse chickpeas under cold water and pat dry. Halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, and finely chop red onion.
- Dice avocados into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, avocados, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion; toss gently.
- Whisk lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl for dressing.
- Pour dressing over salad; toss gently until coated. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg