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Chickpea Avocado Cucumber Salad

Chickpea Avocado Cucumber Salad: Zesty & Refreshing Delight

This Chickpea Avocado Cucumber Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium Avocado ripe, coated with lemon juice
  • 1 medium Cucumber peeled or unpeeled
  • 1/4 medium Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil extra virgin
  • 1 unit Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Start by dicing the ripe avocado and cucumber into bite-sized pieces, and finely chop the red onion. Combine the chickpeas, diced avocado, cucumber, chopped red onion, and fresh parsley in a bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Whisk for 1-2 minutes until emulsified.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
  4. Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Serve chilled or at room temperature. If making in advance, keep the avocado and dressing separate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 9gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use ripe avocados for the best flavor and chill the salad for enhanced taste.

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