PCOS Friendly Vegan Fresh Chickpea Avocado Salad
Bright, creamy, and loaded with plant-based goodness, this chickpea and avocado salad is the kind of bowl that actually keeps you full and satisfied. Chickpeas bring a solid hit of fiber and plant protein, both of which are key for supporting stable blood sugar — a real priority when managing PCOS. Avocado adds healthy monounsaturated fats that help with hormone balance and inflammation, while the lemon-cumin dressing ties everything together with a zippy, earthy kick. Cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and fresh parsley round out the mix with color, crunch, and antioxidants that your body will genuinely thank you for. Everything here is whole, unprocessed, and anti-inflammatory by nature — no refined grains, no added sugars, nothing that's going to spike your insulin and leave you crashing an hour later. It comes together in one bowl with barely any prep, making it an easy go-to for lunch or a light dinner on busy days. Fold the avocado in gently at the end and serve right away for the best texture.
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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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