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Chickpea Avocado Cucumber Salad with Lemon Dressing

Chickpea Avocado Cucumber Salad with Lemon Dressing Bliss

This Chickpea Avocado Cucumber Salad with Lemon Dressing is a colorful, zesty dish packed with nutrition and flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Marination Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium Avocado diced just before serving
  • 1 medium Cucumber sliced
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil extra virgin recommended
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • to taste Salt for balancing flavors
  • to taste Black Pepper for balancing flavors
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • colander
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Rinse and drain the chickpeas in a colander and let them dry slightly. Dice the avocado just before adding it.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced avocado, cucumber slices, chopped red onion, and parsley. Gently toss the ingredients together.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until well blended.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss again gently to coat evenly.
  5. Cover the bowl and let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  6. Serve the salad chilled, garnished with additional parsley or a wedge of lemon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

To prevent avocado from browning, add lemon juice immediately after dicing. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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