Pescatarian Vegan Fresh Chickpea Avocado Salad
Bright, creamy, and packed with plant-based protein, this chickpea and avocado salad is the kind of bowl that makes you feel genuinely good about what you're eating. Ripe avocado gets folded in at the very end so every cube stays intact, giving you that buttery richness in each bite without turning the whole thing into guacamole. Cherry tomatoes, crisp English cucumber, and sharp red onion bring color and crunch, while fresh parsley lifts everything with a clean, herby note. The dressing is a simple whisk of lemon juice, olive oil, and ground cumin — just enough warmth and brightness to tie all those textures together without overpowering them. A pinch of red pepper flakes is optional, but it adds a subtle kick that makes the whole salad feel a little more alive. This is the kind of recipe that works as a light lunch, a side at a backyard cookout, or a meal-prep staple you can pull from the fridge all week. No cooking required, no complicated steps — just fresh ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do.
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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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