Chickpea Avocado Cucumber Salad with Lemon Dressing Recipe
A refreshing and healthy Chickpea Avocado Cucumber Salad tossed with a zesty lemon dressing. This no-cook salad combines creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and protein-packed chickpeas, perfect for a light lunch or a nutritious side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the chickpeas, diced avocado, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, and chopped fresh parsley until evenly distributed.
- Prepare Lemon Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder thoroughly until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the prepared lemon dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss all components together to ensure even coating without mashing the avocado.
- Let Flavors Meld: Allow the salad to rest for 10 minutes to let the flavors combine and enhance each other for a more vibrant taste.
- Serve: Serve the salad chilled for maximum freshness and enjoy as a healthy, quick meal or side dish.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocados to prevent the salad from becoming too mushy.
- For extra flavor, add a handful of chopped fresh mint or basil.
- This salad is best eaten the same day to enjoy the fresh texture of avocado and cucumber.
- Can be served over leafy greens or with pita bread for a more filling meal.
- Honey can be substituted with agave syrup or maple syrup to keep it vegan.
Keywords: Chickpea salad, avocado cucumber salad, lemon dressing, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, Mediterranean salad, no-cook recipe
