Mediterranean Chickpea and Avocado Salad

Mediterranean Chickpea and Avocado Salad

Chickpeas, crisp Mediterranean vegetables, and avocado take center stage in this hearty, zesty salad. This assembly serves as a versatile staple for weekday lunches or seasonal outdoor gatherings.

15 min
8 pers
no cooking
Entrée
vegetarian
vegan
mediterranean
chickpea
Nora Cooks

Ingrédients

8 pers
  • 2 can chickpeas · drained and rinsed
  • 1 English cucumber · diced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes · halved
  • 1 red bell pepper · seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 red onion · finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives · pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley · finely chopped
  • 1 avocado · diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Préparation

  1. 1

    Combine the chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, olives, parsley, and avocado in a large salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper together in a small jar or bowl until emulsified.

  3. 3

    Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables, toss to coat, and adjust seasoning to taste before refrigerating until service.