Artificial Food Coloring Free Vegan Fresh Chickpea Avocado Salad
Every ingredient in this bright, satisfying salad is exactly what it looks like — whole, real, and completely free of synthetic dyes or artificial additives. That matters more than you might think, because packaged salad kits, bottled dressings, and even some canned goods can sneak in artificial colorings you'd never expect. Here, the vivid greens, reds, and yellows come entirely from cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and fresh parsley — no label-reading anxiety required. The dressing is a simple whisk of fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, cumin, and a pinch of heat from optional red pepper flakes, so you know exactly what's going in. Creamy avocado and hearty chickpeas make this feel genuinely filling rather than a sad side dish, while the cucumber and tomatoes keep every bite crisp and refreshing. Folding the avocado in last is a small but smart move that keeps those cubes intact and gorgeous. It's the kind of clean, colorful bowl that looks impressive without requiring anything artificial to get there.
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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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