Chickpea and Avocado Salad
A quick, nutritious meal bursting with flavor. This Chickpea and Avocado Salad is packed with protein, healthy fats, and fresh ingredients that come together in minutes. It combines creamy avocado with hearty chickpeas to create a perfectly balanced dish.
Ingredients
- 2 15 oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 ripe avocados diced
- 1 medium red onion finely chopped
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 2 fresh limes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly in a colander. Pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced avocado, chopped red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced cucumber.
- Add the fresh cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, and cumin to the bowl.
- Gently toss all ingredients together, being careful not to mash the avocados.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let the salad rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.