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Chickpea Avocado Cucumber Salad with Lemon Dressing

Chickpea Avocado Cucumber Salad with Lemon Dressing Bliss

This Chickpea Avocado Cucumber Salad with Lemon Dressing is a refreshing, protein-packed dish that's perfect for a healthy meal or vibrant side.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 2 medium Avocados ripe, diced
  • 1 large Cucumber firm, diced
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley roughly chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil high-quality extra-virgin
  • 1 large Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp Honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas, diced avocado, chopped cucumber, finely sliced red onion, and roughly chopped fresh parsley. Toss gently to ensure the ingredients mix without mashing the avocado.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until emulsified and smooth.
  3. Drizzle the lemon dressing over the prepared salad base and toss gently until all components are well-dressed.
  4. Allow the salad to sit for about 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
  5. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature, adding avocado just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best texture, add diced avocado just before serving and store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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