Description
A fresh and satisfying avocado chickpea salad with crunchy walnuts, bright herbs, and a light citrus dressing, perfect for a quick and nourishing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chickpeas (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 2 medium avocado (diced)
- 1/2 cup walnuts (roughly chopped)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and tools for easy preparation.
- In a large mixing bowl, add chickpeas, diced avocado, chopped walnuts, red onion, and parsley.
- Drizzle lemon juice and olive oil evenly over the mixture.
- Gently toss everything together until well combined, being careful not to mash the avocado.
- Season with salt and black pepper, then mix lightly again.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately or chill slightly before serving.
Notes
- Add lemon juice immediately after cutting avocado to prevent browning.
- Toast walnuts lightly for deeper flavor.
- Mix gently to maintain texture.
- Add avocado just before serving if making ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: avocado chickpea salad, healthy salad, vegan salad, chickpea avocado bowl, easy salad recipe