Rice Free 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. Crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sharp red onion give it plenty of texture and color, while fresh parsley adds a clean herby lift throughout. The lemon-cumin dressing ties everything together with a citrusy warmth that's simple but seriously satisfying. Grain-free eating can sometimes feel limiting at lunchtime, but this salad is so hearty and filling that you won't miss a thing — the chickpeas and avocado do all the heavy lifting. Folding the avocado in last keeps those cubes intact and buttery rather than turning the whole thing into a mash, which makes a real difference in the final texture. A pinch of red pepper flakes in the dressing is optional, but it adds just enough heat to keep things interesting. Serve it right away for the freshest bite, or prep the base ahead and add the avocado just before eating.
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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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