Description
Delight in the vibrant flavors of this refreshing chickpea salad, perfect for picnics and outdoor gatherings. Packed with crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, and protein-rich chickpeas, this dish serves as a colorful centerpiece that tantalizes your taste buds. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, it’s a nutritious option that ensures everyone leaves with a smile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 1 ripe avocado, cubed
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas; set aside.
- Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the red onion, and chop the bell pepper.
- Cube the avocado and toss it with a bit of lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas with all chopped veggies and avocado.
- Add fresh herbs, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; toss gently until well mixed.
- Let chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg