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Chickpea & Avocado Salad

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Chickpea & Avocado Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish that bursts with flavor and freshness. This delightful combination of creamy avocado and plump chickpeas, enhanced by zesty lemon juice and fragrant herbs, makes it the perfect addition to any meal. Ideal for picnics, quick dinners, or as a refreshing side at summer gatherings, this salad is not just easy to prepare but also visually stunning and utterly delicious.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the chickpeas under cold water until clean.
  2. Dice the avocado into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Slice cherry tomatoes in half and chop cucumber into small cubes.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and herbs.
  5. Drizzle lemon juice and olive oil over the salad; season with salt and pepper. Gently toss to combine.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
  • Author: James
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: No Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg