Description
A vibrant and flavorful salad packed with fresh ingredients and a zesty chili-lime dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or a quick side dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Combine: In a large bowl, mix chickpeas, cucumber, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- Whisk Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss: Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss, coating avocado well.
- Rest: Let sit for 10 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve: Chill and enjoy.
Notes
- Avocado Tip: Use ripe but firm avocados to prevent mushiness.
- Spice Level: Adjust chili powder to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chickpea salad, avocado salad, cucumber salad, chili lime, vegan, healthy, quick, easy, Mediterranean