Description
This vibrant chickpea salad is the perfect summer dish to elevate any picnic or outdoor gathering. Bursting with fresh flavors from crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado, this colorful salad is tossed in a zesty lemon dressing that will tantalize your taste buds. Quick and easy to prepare, it offers a delightful blend of textures and tastes, making it a crowd-pleaser for friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the chickpeas under cold water and drain well.
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, and parsley or cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat.
- Allow the salad to sit for about 10 minutes before serving for the flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg