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Gluten Free
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Nut Free
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Vegetarian
Chickpea and Avocado Salad with a Simple Dressing
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You can create a chickpea salad packed with a protein punch without adding meat!
This chickpea salad with feta cheese and avocado will keep you full for hours. It satisfies anyone who is craving salt, sweet, cheesy or juicy. I love chickpeas, and this beautiful chickpea salad combines all of my favorite fresh vegetables in one delicious bite.
What is the difference between garbanzo beans or chickpeas salad?
In short, they are the same thing- the same legume. The term “chickpea” is used more by English speakers, while the term “garbanzo” came from the Spanish language and used more in European countries. No matter what you call it, chickpeas are packed with fiber, protein and contain minerals and vitamins. The nutty taste and grainy texture of chickpeas pair well with other ingredients and foods (like this salad).
Benefits of Chickpea
- Low in calories– 46 per 1 ounce
- Fiber – slows the rate that sugar is absorbed into the bloodstream.
- Protein– essential for the muscles, cartilage, skin, bones, and blood.
- Iron– need to carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
- Manganese– promotes healthy nerve and brain function.
Chickpeas are super easy to incorporate into these recipes, too:
This Chickpea Veggie Bowl with Spinach and Easy Guacamole is a lovely lunch bowl to make any day of the week.
I love to make this Chickpea Salad with Cucumber and Sun-Dried Tomato when meal planning. It fits in so well with my macros!
Chickpea and Avocado Salad with a Simple Dressing
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
- 12 oz chickpeas, canned, drained & rinsed
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 English cucumber, quartered & sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 7 oz feta cheese, crumbled or chopped
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, & diced
Simple Dressing
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp chives, dried or fresh, chopped
- salt, to taste
- ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine all of the salad ingredients together.12 oz chickpeas,, 1 pint cherry tomatoes,, 1 English cucumber,, ¼ cup red onion,, 7 oz feta cheese,, 1 avocado,
- Make the dressing by whisking together all dressing ingredients. After you mix the salad with the dressing, add salt to taste.1 Tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, salt,, ground black pepper,
- Garnish with chives (optional).1 tsp chives,