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Chickpea Salad Recipe w/ Cucumbers & Avocado


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

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together Salad Dressing ingredients.
  2. Add diced avocado, then stir and flip gently to completely coat.
  3. Add all Chickpea Salad ingredients to the bowl.
  4. Stir and fold gently until evenly coated and well mixed.
  5. 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