Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring creamy avocados, hearty chickpeas, and crisp vegetables, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley)
- Optional: Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed avocado with chickpeas.
- Gently fold in the diced cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix gently to ensure all ingredients are coated.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
To prevent the avocado from browning, layer the dressing at the bottom if preparing in advance. Can be served with grilled chicken or as a dip with pita chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg