Easy Recipe for an Avocado Chickpea Salad

An Avocado Chickpea Salad is refreshing, zesty, and incredibly tasty. It makes the perfect side or a quick lunch. If you try it, it might be one of your favorite recipes!

Salads get a bad rep. For years, people have known them to serve a purpose that only aids in losing weight. And while most salads are quite healthy, many are also ridiculously delicious.

This avocado chickpea salad is just that. There are so many more healthy salad recipes out there that not only provide nutrition, but also taste amazing.

Let’s talk about this recipe:

It’s nutritious and yummy.

The salad bowl is wholly fulfilling and refreshing.

This avocado salad provides 2 servings of fruit and 1.5 servings of vegetables and will satisfy your taste buds. These fresh ingredients make this great recipe one to remember. I love to enjoy this healthy Mediterranean chickpea salad with a good side dish that’s high protein. They make a great addition to any meal.

You’ll get a little crunch with the red pepper, some creamy avocados, and the fresh flavors of lemon and garlic. The simple ingredients here just don’t compare. You’ll love this heart healthy recipe!

You catch my drift, don’t you? A salad like this is the perfect 2-birds-with-1-stone dish. This chickpea salad recipe is both incredibly healthy and incredibly delicious.

You don’t only have to eat salad with leafy greens to be healthy. This salad can be a perfect side to any main dish without eating only greens every day. It’s a great option to have as a lunch, too!

Ingredient wise, we have a good collection in this easy salad.

The ingredients in this salad come together beautifully, as if they were made to pair perfectly only in this recipe. And every ingredient serves a purpose!

The avocado provides fiber. If you’re feeling exceptionally satisfied after having a bowl of this, it’s probably because of the avocado. It also gives you a good amount of healthy fat. Thank you, you beautiful, velvety smooth fruit.

You’ll need a can of chickpeas to give out a good amount of fiber. Unlike avocados, chickpeas are a low-calorie food. You can bulk up your salad without worrying about the numbers.

The red bell pepper adds a mildly sweet flavor and a beautifully crisp texture to this good recipe. It really is the perfect addition.

Tomatoes, lemon, and parsley add an incredible amount of freshness to this recipe.

So if you’re someone who isn’t a fan of traditional salads, give this one a try. It’ll surprise you.

Key Ingredients

Red peppers are rich in vitamin C and support your immune system.

Chickpeas or garbanzo beans can help to lower cholesterol and enjoying it is a great way to support digestion.

Garlic fights inflammation and supports cardiac health.

Lemon adds bright, punchy citrus flavors to this delicious lunch. It also can help to lower cholesterol.

Fresh parsley or cilantro make up the fresh herbs. They add vitamin K.

Salt and black pepper will spice up this recipe. You can use a little bit, or more to taste.

Ripe avocado is rich in fiber and adds creaminess to this delicious salad.

Plum tomato is rich in calcium, supporting bone health.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

Expert Tips:

• Top this quick and easy salad with pickled red onion for a classy and light touch of flavor.
• Add some crunch to this delicious salad by making roasted chickpeas. It makes a great way to serve this plant based protein.
• Taste as you go and adjust the lemon, salt, and pepper according to your preferences.
• A drizzle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil just before serving can add a layer of richness to the salad.
• Make a large bowl of this gluten free salad to serve at a BBQ or a family cookout. Feel free to top with feta cheese for an extra salty touch!
• You can use this salad in weekly meal prep by adding in the avocado day by day. This way, it won’t brown by the end of the week.

Recipe FAQs

Looking for more avocado recipes? Here are some family favorites:

• 30 Minute Chicken and Avocado Wrap Recipe is a simple lunch to pack for school, work, or a family road trip!
• This Easy Avocado and Chicken Salad with Mango is a delicious summer treat with protein and nutrients!
• I love making a Cheesy Gluten-Free Mushroom Pizza with Avocado for a simple lunch!

Other chickpea recipes

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