Low Sugar Vegan Fresh Chickpea Avocado Salad
Bright, creamy, and loaded with texture, this chickpea and avocado salad is the kind of bowl that feels indulgent without any of the guilt. Chunks of ripe avocado nestle alongside hearty chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a pop of red onion — it's colorful, satisfying, and genuinely crave-worthy. The dressing is nothing more than fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, cumin, and a pinch of heat from red pepper flakes, which means every bit of flavor here comes from real, whole ingredients rather than sweetened bottled sauces or hidden additives. For anyone keeping a close eye on added sugars, that kind of clean, from-scratch dressing is a genuine win — no label-reading required. The cumin adds a warm, earthy depth that ties everything together beautifully and makes this feel like far more than a simple toss-and-serve situation. Folding the avocado in last keeps those cubes intact and luxuriously creamy in every bite. Serve it right away for peak freshness, or prep the base ahead and add the avocado just before eating.
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4 servings
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, and cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 english cucumber, cut into ½-inch cubes
- ⅓ cup red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) until combined.
- 2
Add the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley to a large mixing bowl and toss to combine.
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