Description
Surprisingly good & easy to make! Creamy avocado, refreshing lemon, and a delightful red vinaigrette coat the BEST Chickpea Salad!
Ingredients
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Salad Dressing
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (optional, or use more lemon juice)
- 1 garlic clove, minced (or 1 teaspoon minced garlic)
- ½ teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
- A big pinch of freshly ground pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika (optional, but recommended)
Chickpea Salad
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- 1 (15-oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium red or green bell pepper, diced
- 1 ½ cups cucumber, diced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup red onion, chopped
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Optional Add-ins
- For add-ins, make sure to increase the salad dressing amount.
- 4 oz protein of choice, such as diced tofu, etc.
- 1 oz cheese of choice, such as feta, etc.
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together Salad Dressing ingredients.
- Add diced avocado, then stir and flip gently to completely coat.
- Add all Chickpea Salad ingredients to the bowl.
- Stir and fold gently until evenly coated and well mixed.
- If needed, add salt, pepper, and more lemon juice to taste.
Notes
Storing Instructions: Store chickpea salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-3 days.
Freezing Instructions: Store in an airtight, hard container in the freezer for 1-3 months. Allow to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before enjoying.
How to make Vegan: Keep recipe as-is.
How to make Gluten Free: Keep recipe as-is.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salads, Main Dishes
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean