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Healthy Chickpea Avocado Salad with fresh vegetables and lemon dressing – a protein-rich and low-carb Mediterranean dish.

Healthy Chickpea Avocado Salad

A refreshing, protein-packed healthy salad loaded with chickpeas, creamy avocado, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for a high-protein snack, a light lunch, or a quick low-carb dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 large ripe avocado diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 small red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cucumber chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and chopped parsley.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Notes

Notes:
For extra flavor, add crumbled feta cheese or a pinch of cumin.
This salad pairs beautifully with grilled chicken or fish.