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    Chickpea Avocado Salad

    Published: Feb 26, 2021 by Ayeh Manfre 28 Comments

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    This Chickpea Avocado Salad is healthy, light, and packed with chickpeas and vegetables. Perfect as a main meal, a side or meal prep.

    This Chickpea Avocado Salad has to be one of the most made salads in my house. It’s a great meal to have during the day as a main meal for lunch as it’s light but it still keeps you full with protein and carbohydrates from the chickpeas.

    If you’ve been following my page for a while, you know how much I love Chickpeas and use them in many dishes such as Falafel, Hummus, Crispy Chickpeas and so many more! They are tasty, nutritious, and so versatile being used in many different ways.

    It’s also a great salad to make in bulk for meal prep. That way you can make it ready to go for work, school, or even just to save time if you are based at home.

    When you have a healthy option already in the fridge waiting for you, it keeps you on track instead of rushing to either make or grab something unhealthy on the go.

    This recipe is super easy only taking 10 minutes to make. It's also vegan.

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    • Ingredients to make Chickpea Avocado Salad
    • How to make Chickpea Avocado Salad
    • Tips for Avocado Chickpea Salad
    • More Chopped Salads
    • Recipe
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    Ingredients to make Chickpea Avocado Salad

    • Chickpeas, you can use cooked or canned chickpeas depending on your preference. If I have planned ahead, I like to use dried chickpeas that I have soaked overnight and cooked myself. That way I don't overcook them so they have a little crunch however canned chickpeas work great too, especially if you are needing a faster option.
    • Avocado, one ripe avocado to provides a beautiful creaminess to the salad without having to add any creamy dressings.
    • Cucumbers, I recommend and always use Persian or Lebanese cucumbers as they are crisper and have a nice sweet flavour.
    • Tomatoes, it's important to use tomatoes that are ripe however are still firm so they don't become too soggy or watery. When dicing your tomatoes, if they are too watery, you can disregard the excess juice.
    • Red onion is a perfect addition for its sweetness and taste. You don't need to add too much as it can overpower the salad.
    • Parsley is my chosen herb for this salad, a good handful will do the trick.
    • Seeds, I love adding either pumpkin or sunflower seeds upon serving this salad for the extra crunch factor.
    • Lemon juice for a touch of acidity. You can use lime juice if you prefer.

    How to make Chickpea Avocado Salad

    Time needed: 10 minutes.

    1. Chop veggies

      Dice onion, cucumbers and tomatoes into small cubes and add to a bowl

    2. Chop Avocado

      Peel and chop the avocado into small cubes, add to the remaining ingredients.
      Chop parsley leaves finely, add to the bowl

    3. Make dressing

      Squeeze in lemon juice, drizzle over olive oil and season with sea salt

    4. Serve

      Give a good mix together and right before serving, add seeds on top so they stay crunchy and enjoy

    Tips for Avocado Chickpea Salad

    1. Dress the salad about 10 minutes before its served. This allows all the juices and the dressing to coat and marinate the ingredients for the ultimate flavour.
    2. If making this salad as a meal prep idea for the week, I find it best to only add ½ the dressing on the first day and to top it off with the remaining dressing on the days you are eating it. This will stop it from becoming soggy and soft. The lemon juice will also stop the avocados from browning too much 
    3. Another recommendation if making this salad for meal prep, and wishing to have it over a few days, is to pick a firmer avocado rather than one too ripe. This will allow the avocado to stay fresh and firm rather than become soft and mushy
    4. Always add the seeds right before serving. This ensures they remain crisp and crunchy and won’t become soft.

    This Chickpea Avocado Salad looks amazing, is vibrant and sure to impress if serving to guests on the weekends at parties, lunches and picnics. It's become a regular staple in my home, so I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

    More Chopped Salads

    • Asian Chopped Salad
    • Quinoa Salad
    • Shirazi Salad
    • Cowboy Caviar

    I love seeing your creations and remakes, so be sure to rate the recipe, comment and share your Chickpea Avocado Salad photo on Instagram so I can share the love!

    Recipe

    Chickpea avocado salad served in a bowl
    4.87 from 15 votes

    Chickpea Avocado Salad

    My Chickpea Avocado Salad recipe has to be one of my most made salads in my house. It's healthy, easy to make, and great as a main meal, side dish or quick snack
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time0 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
    Keyword: healthy, meal prep, quick
    Servings: 4
    Author: Ayeh
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    Ingredients

    • 2 cups cooked or canned chickpeas
    • 2 tomatoes
    • 2 Persian or Lebanese cucumbers
    • ½ red onion
    • 1 ripe avocado
    • Handful of parsley leaves

    Dressing

    • 1-2 lemons squeezed
    • 5 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • Sea salt

    Instructions

    • Dice onion and cucumbers into small cubes and add to a big bowl
    • Dice tomatoes into similar sizes as the cucumber. If tomatoes are very watery, you can discard excess juice or keep aside for a separate dish. Add tomatoes to the bowl
    • Peel and chop avocado into small cubes, add to the remaining ingredients
    • Chop parsley leaves finely, add to the bowl
    • Add chickpeas to the salad bowl
    • Squeeze in lemon juice, of course being careful not to add any seeds. I’ve noted in my recipe 1-2 lemons depending on your tastebuds, I love this salad a little sour so I use 2 lemons but if you dont, you can use 1.
    • Drizzle over olive oil, season with sea salt and give a good mix together (see important tips above)
    • Right before serving, add seeds ontop so they stay crunchy and enjoy!

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    1. Emily Glover

      February 27, 2021 at 2:43 pm

      5 stars
      Love this recipe! It was so good and super easy to make!!!

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        March 01, 2021 at 7:46 pm

        So glad you like it lovely, I make it on repeat too xx

        Reply
        • Denise Beaulieu

          January 26, 2023 at 10:39 am

          Hello Ayeh What a wonderful and nutritious Salad!!!! Loved the lemon and the chickpea coombo.I added a little feta instead of the nuts.Delish!!!! I will have this always.

          Reply
          • Ayeh Manfre

            January 29, 2023 at 12:53 am

            Oh yay so glad you liked it dear x

            Reply
      • Afriza

        March 02, 2021 at 12:13 am

        5 stars
        Easy and delicious! Love it. I can add to rice, salad and just eat it on its own

        Reply
        • Ayeh

          March 11, 2021 at 11:47 am

          So happy to hear lovely 🙂

          Reply
    2. Sneha

      March 13, 2021 at 7:31 pm

      I’m a new mommy, and was looking for something quick and filling to make , so I can get back to mommy duties!
      This salad was sooo yummy , I literally had it it every alternate day for a week!
      Thank you Ayeh!

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        March 20, 2021 at 10:37 pm

        so happy to hear lovely! I honestly make this salad more than anything else, its the best quick lunch 🙂

        Reply
    3. Stephanie

      March 29, 2021 at 3:46 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious salad, very refreshing, perfect for all seasons, I could eat it everyday. Thanks Ayeh for sharing your delicious recipe with us

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        April 07, 2021 at 5:20 pm

        Aw love that! Me too its my go-to quick lunch xxxx

        Reply
    4. Hrisi K

      March 29, 2021 at 4:40 pm

      5 stars
      Love this salad! It was so delicious and super easy to make. Thank you for sharing your recipes

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        April 07, 2021 at 5:21 pm

        You're most welcome! So glad you like this one its one of my favs!

        Reply
    5. Carla

      March 31, 2021 at 11:37 pm

      5 stars
      So simple, yet delicious and surprisingly filling...the sunflower seed sprinkled on top are a super tasty addition! Love love love 🙂

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        April 07, 2021 at 5:30 pm

        Yes!! My fav salad i eat eay too often hehehe xx

        Reply
    6. Melissa

      April 18, 2021 at 6:30 am

      5 stars
      An absolute stape in my house. I like to add feta. I take it to work for my Lunch but its usually gone before lunch. This is one of my favourites. A great recipie to take to friends houses for BBQ's also. Thanks again Ayeh for another gem!

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        April 27, 2021 at 5:03 pm

        Love the addition of feta cheese too , you're most welcome 🙂 x

        Reply
    7. Maimuna Chinwala

      April 26, 2021 at 6:55 pm

      5 stars
      I never knew chickpeas were so healthy & can be made as a tasty meal until i saw this❣️ I didn’t had avocado so I substituted it with grilled tofu , turned out to be really nice lots of love ❤️ to you

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        April 27, 2021 at 5:30 pm

        Oh yum I should try that next time too x

        Reply
    8. Mehandu

      May 13, 2021 at 11:48 pm

      5 stars
      Is this the best salad or what!!!! Ayeh I’m in love with this chickpea salad!! Keep uploading such simple yet super healthy recipes.

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        May 26, 2021 at 3:08 pm

        Oh yes me too! Its probably one of my most made salads 🙂

        Reply
    9. Mehandi

      May 13, 2021 at 11:49 pm

      5 stars
      Is this the best salad or what!!!! Ayeh I’m in love with this chickpea salad!! Keep uploading such simple yet super healthy recipes.

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        May 26, 2021 at 3:08 pm

        Oh yes me too! Its probably one of my most made salads 🙂

        Reply
    10. Fiona

      July 09, 2021 at 4:50 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely love this recipe could eat this everyday!!

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        July 12, 2021 at 11:05 am

        I feel the same way! Its probably one of my most remade dishes 🙂 xx

        Reply
    11. Jasper Riva O’Leary

      July 24, 2021 at 5:04 pm

      5 stars
      This was so yum and easy to make. It’s my new fave salad. Thank you, Ayeh ❤️

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        July 26, 2021 at 4:22 pm

        Yay so happy you love it as much as I do Jasper!

        Reply
    12. Amy

      December 31, 2022 at 9:44 am

      5 stars
      Very healthy and So so good! Super easy to make! Thanks Ayeh! .

      Reply
      • Ayeh Manfre

        January 03, 2023 at 9:15 pm

        This is one of my favs, so happy you loved it too Amy xx

        Reply

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