Honey Free Vegan Fresh Chickpea Avocado Salad
Creamy avocado, hearty chickpeas, and crisp cucumber come together in a salad that feels genuinely satisfying rather than just virtuous. The bright lemon and cumin dressing does all the heavy lifting here — no sweeteners needed, which means every drop of flavor comes from real, whole ingredients. Many store-bought dressings and packaged salads sneak in honey or agave as a balancing agent, so making this one from scratch puts you fully in control. The technique of folding in the avocado last keeps those cubes intact and buttery instead of turning the whole bowl into guacamole. Cherry tomatoes add a juicy pop, the red onion brings a little sharpness, and the fresh parsley keeps everything tasting clean and vibrant. It's the kind of dish that works as a light lunch, a potluck contribution, or a quick weeknight side that comes together in minutes with no cooking required.
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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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