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Chickpea Avocado Cucumber Salad with Lemon Dressing

Chickpea Avocado Cucumber Salad with Zesty Lemon Dressing Delight

Chickpea Avocado Cucumber Salad with Lemon Dressing is a vibrant and nutritious salad that is quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 avocado diced, ripe
  • 1 medium cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin recommended
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine one can of rinsed chickpeas, one diced avocado, one diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, and fresh parsley. Gently toss everything together, ensuring the avocado remains somewhat intact for creaminess.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together about 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, the juice from one freshly squeezed lemon, and a taste of honey or maple syrup for sweetness. Add a pinch of salt, freshly ground black pepper, and garlic powder to the mixture.
  3. Pour the zesty lemon dressing over the ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Gently toss everything together using a spatula or large spoon, ensuring that every piece is coated evenly with the dressing.
  4. Allow the salad to rest for approximately 10 minutes at room temperature; this waiting period lets the flavors meld seamlessly.
  5. Transfer the salad to a serving dish or individual bowls and garnish with extra parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 7gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use only ripe avocados and fresh veggies for the best flavor. Add the avocado just before serving to prevent browning.

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