Here is your FULL DETAILED RECIPE for a fresh, healthy, protein-packed Chickpea & Avocado Salad — creamy, crunchy, flavorful, and ready in just minutes! 🥗🥑✨

🥑 Chickpea & Avocado Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 2–3

⭐ INGREDIENTS

Base Salad

• 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) chickpeas, drained & rinsed
• 1 large ripe avocado, diced
• 1 small cucumber, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ¼ red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped

Dressing

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (or lime juice)
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp cumin (optional but delicious)

🔪 INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Prep the Vegetables

• Drain and rinse chickpeas thoroughly.
• Dice avocado, cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion.
• Chop herbs.

Step 2: Make the Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together:

• olive oil
• lemon juice
• salt & pepper
• garlic powder
• cumin (optional)

Step 3: Combine the Salad

• Add chickpeas, avocado, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and herbs to a large bowl.
• Gently pour over the dressing.
• Toss lightly (don’t mash the avocado too much).

Step 4: Serve

• Enjoy immediately for the freshest flavor.
• Serve as a side dish, light lunch, or stuffed inside wraps.

💡 TIPS & VARIATIONS

• Add protein: grilled chicken, tuna, or boiled eggs.
• Make it creamy: add 1–2 tbsp Greek yogurt.
• Spicy version: add jalapeños or chili flakes.
• Crunchy twist: add sunflower seeds or crushed walnuts.
• Mediterranean style: add feta cheese + olives.