Description
A light, refreshing, and flavorful salad with chickpeas, avocado, cucumber, and a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or a potluck contribution!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, avocado, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
4. Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5. Serve chilled and enjoy.
Notes
Make Ahead: Prepare the salad a few hours in advance, but add the avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
Vegan Option: Use maple syrup or agave nectar instead of honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg