Description

This Easy Chickpea Salad is bursting with flavor and freshness. With its simple ingredients like creamy avocados, crisp cucumbers, and zesty dressing, it makes for a quick, healthy meal that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas drained & rinsed
1 (12 ounce) can corn drained
1/2 medium english cucumber chopped
1 cup little tomatoes (grape, cherry, etc.) cut into halves
2 avocados chopped
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup chopped red onions
1 jalapeno pepper chopped
Salt & pepper to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 clove garlic minced

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Instructions

In a large salad bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until well combined.
Add the chickpeas, corn, cucumber, tomatoes, avocados, cilantro, red onions, and jalapeno to the bowl.
Toss everything together until well mixed. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more lemon juice or salt & pepper if desired.

Notes

For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or feta cheese.
This salad can be made ahead of time. Just dress it right before serving to maintain freshness.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 230
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 0mg