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How to make Zesty Avocado Chickpea Salad — key cooking step

Zesty Avocado Chickpea Salad

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  • Author: Emma Brookstone
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Healthy Weight Management
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This Zesty Avocado Chickpea Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish packed with flavor and healthy ingredients. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish.


Ingredients

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1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 ripe avocado, diced

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 cucumber, diced

1/4 red onion, finely chopped

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Juice of 1 lime

Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.

2. Drizzle with lime juice and season with salt and pepper.

3. Gently toss to combine all ingredients.

4. Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

5. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

6. Enjoy your healthy and zesty salad!


Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Add more lime juice before serving if desired.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg