Mustard Free Vegan Fresh Chickpea Avocado Salad
This bright, hearty salad is everything you want in a no-cook meal — creamy avocado, tender chickpeas, crisp cucumber, and juicy cherry tomatoes all tossed in a zesty lemon and cumin dressing. The whole thing comes together in one big bowl with zero fuss, and the flavors are bold enough to stand on their own without any complicated techniques. For anyone navigating mustard-free eating, bottled dressings and pre-made salads can be a minefield, since mustard is a surprisingly common emulsifier hiding in vinaigrettes and condiments. Here, the dressing is built from scratch with just lemon juice, olive oil, and a handful of spices — clean, simple, and completely safe. The cumin adds a warm, earthy depth that makes this feel like so much more than a basic salad, while the red pepper flakes give it a gentle kick if you're in the mood. Folding the avocado in last keeps those cubes intact and buttery, which makes every bite feel a little luxurious. It's the kind of dish that works as a light lunch, a satisfying side, or an easy meal-prep staple you'll keep coming back to.
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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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