Pistachio Free Vegan Fresh Chickpea Avocado Salad
This vibrant, plant-based salad is the kind of bowl that looks like it took serious effort but comes together in minutes with nothing more than a knife and a whisk. Creamy avocado, hearty chickpeas, crisp cucumber, and juicy cherry tomatoes get tossed in a bright lemon-cumin dressing that ties every bite together beautifully. The fresh parsley and a hint of red pepper flakes add just enough color and kick to make it feel like something you'd order at a trendy café. Every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward — no processed sauces, no mystery blends, no shared-facility snack mixes to second-guess. That makes it a genuinely stress-free choice for anyone navigating tree nut concerns, since you can shop the produce aisle and pantry staples with total confidence. The trick to keeping it gorgeous is folding the avocado in last and serving it right away, so those cubes stay intact and creamy rather than turning into guacamole. It works equally well as a light lunch on its own or as a bold side alongside grilled flatbread or roasted vegetables.
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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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