Avocado Chickpea Salad

This Avocado Chickpea Salad is a refreshing and nutritious midnight dish that combines creamy avocado with protein-packed chickpeas and vibrant vegetables. It's quick to prepare and perfect for a healthy late-night snack or light meal.

Ingredients

• Canned chickpeas - 1 cup (240g), drained and rinsed
• Ripe avocado - 1 medium, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup (150g), halved
• Cucumber - 1 small, diced
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, finely chopped
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, and chopped parsley.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, making sure the avocado does not get mashed.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from avocado that support heart health.
• High in fiber and protein from chickpeas, promoting digestive health and satiety.

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