Avocado and Chickpea Salad
A fresh, satisfying salad of chickpeas, ripe avocado, crisp vegetables, parsley, and a simple lemon and olive oil dressing.
Instructions
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Step 1
Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl until combined.
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Step 2
Drain the chickpeas, rinse them thoroughly in a colander, and let excess water drain away. Add them to the dressing.
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Step 3
Halve the tomatoes, dice the cucumber, finely chop the red onion, and chop the parsley. Add the vegetables and parsley to the bowl.
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Step 4
Halve, pit, and peel the avocados, then cut the flesh into bite-size pieces. Add them to the bowl and fold the salad together gently.
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Step 5
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Wash fresh produce before cutting. Refrigerate the salad at 4°C or below and do not leave it at room temperature for more than 2 hours. Use refrigerated leftovers within 1 day.
Risk factors
- Raw vegetables may carry surface contamination.
- Cut avocado and mixed salad are perishable at room temperature.