Chickpea and avocado garden salad
Discover a refreshing Chickpea and Avocado Garden Salad recipe featuring chickpeas, crisp cucumbers, juicy green tomatoes, creamy avocado, and zesty lemon. Perfectly seasoned with fresh parsley, olive oil, salt, and a hint of black pepper, this wholesome salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures.
Cook time 0 min
Prep time 20 min
Ingredients:
3/4 cup chickpeas2 cucumbers
1 onion
4 tomatoes
1 avocado
2 tbsp fresh parsley
1 lemon
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
This Chickpea and Avocado Garden Salad is a refreshing and nutritious option that's perfect for a light lunch or a vibrant side dish. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, creamy avocado, and fresh vegetables, this salad is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare.
Instructions:
- If you are using canned chickpeas, drain and rinse them thoroughly. If using dried chickpeas, cook them according to package instructions until they are tender and then let them cool.
- Dice the cucumbers into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Finely chop the onion.
- Dice the tomatoes.
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and dice it.
- Finely chop the fresh parsley.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced cucumbers, chopped onion, diced green tomatoes, and diced avocado. Gently mix to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- In a small bowl, combine the juice of one lemon, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Whisk thoroughly until the dressing is well mixed.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture.
- Add the finely chopped parsley to the bowl.
- Gently toss all the ingredients together until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if needed. You can add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Dish out portions of the Chickpea and Avocado Garden Salad and enjoy this fresh, flavorful, and nutritious dish.
Tips:
- For added flavor, allow the salad to sit for 15-20 minutes before serving to let the ingredients meld together.
- If you’re preparing this salad in advance, add the avocado right before serving to prevent it from browning.
- Feel free to customize the salad by adding other vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or cherry tomatoes.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor profile.
- Ensure the chickpeas are well-rinsed and drained to avoid excess water in your salad.
This Chickpea and Avocado Garden Salad is a delightful medley of textures and flavors. Whether you're enjoying it on its own or pairing it with your favorite main dish, it's sure to be a hit. Enjoy the freshness and wholesomeness in every bite.
Nutrition per serving
4 ServingsCalories 150kcal
Protein 5g
Carbohydrates 22g
Fiber 7g
Sugar 10g
Fat 7g
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