Bright, zesty, and packed with plant-based protein—this Chickpea & Avocado Salad is the perfect lunch or side dish that comes together in under 15 minutes!
🧑🍳 Overview
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 2–3
- Cuisine: Vegan / Mediterranean-Inspired
📝 Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cucumber, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp capers (optional)
For the Dressing:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper to taste
🧑🍳 Instructions
1. Mix the Salad Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, avocado, red onion, cucumber, parsley, and capers.
2. Make the Dressing
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. Toss & Serve
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes.
🍽️ Nutritional Highlights (per serving, approx.)
- Calories: ~280
- Protein: 9g
- Carbs: 22g
- Fat: 18g
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📂 Categories
- Main Categories: Salad, Vegan
- Additional Tags:
- Chickpea Recipes
- Easy Vegan Meals
- Quick Lunch Ideas
- Plant-Based Protein
- Healthy Side Dishes
- Fresh Summer Recipes