Description
Brighten up your meals with this refreshing avocado, chickpea, and cucumber salad! Tossed in a zesty cilantro dressing, each bite offers a delightful crunch and creamy texture. Perfect for summer gatherings or meal prep, this salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrients. Enjoy a taste of sunshine and garden freshness in every forkful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 large cucumber, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse chickpeas and cucumber under cold water. Chop cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.
- Halve the avocados, remove the pits, scoop the flesh out, and chop it into chunks.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, avocados, chickpeas, and cilantro. Drizzle dressing over the salad and gently toss until well coated.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg