Vegan Avocado Chickpea Salad

This Vegan Avocado Chickpea Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines creamy avocados with protein-packed chickpeas, making it a perfect lunch option. Bursting with flavor from fresh herbs and zesty dressing, it's both satisfying and refreshing.

Ingredients

• Canned chickpeas - 1 cup (240g), drained and rinsed
• Avocado - 1 large, diced (about 200g)
• Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup (150g), halved
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced (about 200g)
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, finely chopped
• Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons (30ml)
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon (15ml)
• Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon, or to taste
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon, or to taste

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and finely chopped red onion.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until everything is well combined.
4. Fold in the chopped cilantro for added flavor and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 360
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 250 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from avocados, promoting heart health.
• High in protein and fiber from chickpeas, aiding in digestion and keeping you full.

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