Description
Refreshing Chickpea Avocado Cucumber Salad with Zesty Lemon Dressing
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 ounce) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 to 4 tablespoon fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 to 4 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, avocado, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chopped herbs.
- Prepare the lemon dressing by whisking together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, and optional ingredients like Dijon mustard and maple syrup or honey. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve the Chickpea Avocado Cucumber Salad immediately, or chill it briefly before serving for a delightfully cool and refreshing dish.
Notes
Chickpea Avocado Cucumber Salad can be prepared in advance and enjoyed throughout the week. Store the salad and dressing separately for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg