Chicken Free Vegan Fresh Chickpea Avocado Salad
This vibrant, plant-powered salad is everything you want when the weather warms up — bright, creamy, and packed with texture in every single bite. Hearty chickpeas bring satisfying protein and substance, while ripe avocado adds that rich, buttery contrast that makes the whole bowl feel indulgent without any heaviness. Cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a hit of red onion keep things fresh and lively, and the chopped parsley ties it all together with a clean, herby finish. The dressing is a simple whisk of lemon juice, olive oil, and cumin — nothing fussy, but the cumin adds a warm, earthy depth that elevates this well beyond a basic toss-and-go salad. The key move is folding the avocado in last and doing it gently, so you get beautiful chunks throughout rather than a green mash. It comes together in one large bowl with zero cooking required, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights, potlucks, or meal prep lunches. Taste and adjust the lemon and salt at the end — that final tweak is what takes it from good to genuinely craveable.
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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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