Description
This Easy Chickpea Salad is a delightful combination of flavors, featuring chickpeas, avocados, and a zesty dressing. It’s simple to prepare, making it a fantastic choice for a quick meal or healthy lunch. Packed with nutrients and vibrant ingredients, this salad is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy homemade, fresh dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas drained & rinsed
- 1 (12 ounce) can corn drained
- 1/2 medium english cucumber chopped
- 1 cup little tomatoes (grape, cherry, etc.) cut into halves
- 2 avocados chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped red onions
- 1 jalapeno pepper chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1 clove garlic minced
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until well combined.
- Add the chickpeas, corn, cucumber, tomatoes, avocados, cilantro, red onions, and jalapeno to the bowl.
- Gently toss all the ingredients together until mixed thoroughly, then taste and adjust seasoning with more lemon juice or salt & pepper as desired.
Notes
This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
For a spicier kick, add more jalapeno or a dash of hot sauce.
Feel free to customize with other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
