Description
A vibrant and healthy salad bursting with flavor from chickpeas, avocado, mango, and a zesty chili lime dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g (1 3/4 cup) chickpeas, canned, drained, and rinsed
- 2 medium avocados, ripe but firm, diced
- 1 large mango, ripe, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- 3 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, honey (if using), salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Mix: In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, avocado, mango, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño (if using).
- Toss: Pour dressing over salad and gently toss to coat. Serve immediately or chill until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Avocado Tip: Use ripe but firm avocados to prevent mushiness.
- Spice Level: Adjust jalapeño and chili powder to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chickpea salad, avocado salad, mango salad, chili lime dressing, healthy salad, vegan salad, vegetarian salad, easy salad, quick salad, summer salad