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Chickpea Avocado Cucumber Salad with Lemon Dressing

A delightful salad combining fresh chickpeas, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber, topped with a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect as a meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Healthy, Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1 can chickpeas Rinsed and drained
  • 1 ripe avocado Chopped
  • 1 cup cucumber Chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion Finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley Chopped
Lemon Dressing Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey Optional for sweetness
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, mix the chickpeas, avocado, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
  2. In a small bowl, prepare the lemon dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently mix everything together.
  4. Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to let the flavors combine.
  5. Serve it chilled and enjoy!

Notes

Choose a ripe avocado for the best flavor and texture. Adjust the dressing ingredients to taste, adding more lemon for tang or honey for sweetness. Consider adding bell peppers or cherry tomatoes for variety.