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Chickpea Avocado Salad

Chickpea Avocado Salad: A Creamy, Quick Delight for Any Meal

Chickpea Avocado Salad is a nourishing, vibrant, and quick dish rich in healthy fats and plant-based protein.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Salads Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 whole Avocado ripe
  • 1/4 medium Red Onion finely diced
  • 1 stalk Celery chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs cilantro or parsley, chopped
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice freshly squeezed

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fine-Mesh Strainer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chickpea Avocado Salad
  1. Rinse and drain a can of chickpeas under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer.
  2. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl. Mash the avocado until creamy.
  3. Add the chickpeas, diced red onion, chopped celery, and fresh herbs to the bowl. Gently fold the ingredients together.
  4. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and stir well to combine.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste, mixing thoroughly.
  6. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or individual dishes and serve immediately or chill for a few minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 9gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with ingredients like bell peppers or substitute chickpeas for black beans for a unique twist.

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