Description
A refreshing and healthy chickpea and avocado salad, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the rinsed chickpeas, diced avocado, chopped red onion, and chopped cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice and olive oil.
- Pour the dressing over the chickpea and avocado mixture.
- Gently toss to combine all ingredients.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For best results, use a ripe but firm avocado.
- You can add other vegetables like bell peppers or cherry tomatoes.
- This salad can be made ahead of time, but add the avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chickpea salad, avocado salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, quick salad, easy salad, side dish