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    Home » Real Food » Sandwiches, Burgers, and Wraps » Chickpea Avocado Salad

    Chickpea Avocado Salad

    By Kristen Chidsey | 5 Comments | Published January 16, 2020 | Updated October 24, 2021 *This post may include amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    You won't believe how delicious this simple Avocado Chickpea Salad is! Made with chickpeas, avocados, and lime juice, this simple salad is perfect served as a Chickpea Salad Sandwich or alone! If you are looking for more plant based recipes or vegan friendly recipes, this simple recipe for Mashed Chickpea Sandwich is exactly what you need. It is fresh, simple, healthy, easy to make, and most importantly, incredibly delicious!

    You won't believe how delicious this simple Chickpea Avocado Salad is! Made with chickpeas, avocados, and lime juice, this healthy recipe comes together in less than 10 minutes. Serve as a salad or as a vegan sandwich filling.

    Chickpea Salad Sandwich cut open to show mashed chickpeas with avocado.

    Why You will Love this Recipe

    One of my go-to quick lunch and healthy lunch recipes is Avocado Chickpea Salad--for many reasons.

    • Easy to prepare. It only takes 5 minutes and 3 key ingredients to make this Avocado Chickpea Salad. It dosen't get much easier than that!
    • Flavorful. The addition of fresh lime juice wakes up this simple salad and the contrast in texture from the avocados and chickpeas keep your taste buds intriguied.
    • Healthy. Avocado and chickpeas are both powerhouses in the nutirition department. This salad is packed with healthy fats, fiber, and protein.
    • Plant-Based. Whether you are dairy-free, gluten-free, egg-free, or vegan, this recipe will suit your dietary restrictions. And this recipe is so flavorful, even the carnivores love it!
    • Vesatile: Whether served as a filling for an Avocado Chickpea Salad Sandich, served over greens, rolled into a wrap, or served on crackers, this chickpea salad is delicious served in a variety of ways.
    • Satisfying. The chickpeas are hearty and chewy, the avocado is creamy and rich, and the combination is filling and will keep you satisfied for hours.

    Whether strictly plant-based, or just looking for more delicious healthy recipes, you need to add this Chickpea Avocado Salad to your menu STAT!

    3 Key Ingredients

    • Avocado: Use a ripe avocado that is soft so it will mash easily. The mashed avocado is the perfect base for this Chickpea Sandwich. It holds the filling together while adding richness. The healthy fats will also help you to feel satisfied for hours.
    • Chickpeas: Chickpeas are amazing little legumes. They add substance and texture that mimics the chew factor of meat. They are also full of fiber and protein which will keep you full long after eating this sandwich.
    • Lime Juice: Fresh lime juice is key to this recipe. It complements the avocado perfectly and adds just the right amount of freshness to the chickpea salad. You can use fresh lemon juice in place of lime juice, but I prefer the flavor of lime juice. But whether using lime or lemon juice, just be sure it is fresh--this is NOT the time for bottled juice.

    How to Make Chickpea Avocado Salad

    • The first step is to smash the avocado. Cut the avocado open lengthwise. Remove the pit. Scoop out the flesh of the avocado and place it into a bowl. Add the salt and lime juice. Using a fork or potato masher, mash until smooth and creamy. I really like using a potato masher as it works quickly and is the perfect tool to smash the chickpeas when added.
    Mashed Avocado in glass bowl with chickpeas next to the bowl.
    • Add in the chickpeas and mix together, mashing up to desired consistency. You can leave them intact or mash until nearly smooth--the choice is completely up to you and how you prefer the texture of your sandwich filling. Taste and add more salt if needed. Mix in cilantro if using.

    Serving Suggestions

    Serve Avocado Chickpea Salad as a sandwich filling, in a tortilla or lettuce as a wrap, or in a hollowed-out avocado.

    My favorite way to serve this Avocado Chickpea Salad is between two slices of Homemade Whole Wheat Bread, topped with fresh tomato slices and lettuce, for a hearty, nutrient-dense, plant-based lunch.

    An avocado stuffed with chickpea salad.

    Recipe Tips and Notes

    • Avocado Chickpea Salad is BEST served immediately but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Just keep in mind that the avocado may turn brown as it sits in the refrigerator.
    • This recipe makes enough filling for 4 hearty sandwiches. Feel free to cut the recipe in half or double as desired.
    • Looking to add crunch? Add ¼ cup of minced onion or minced celery to this sandwich spread for more texture.
    • Don't like cilantro? Omit it! There will still be PLENTY of flavor!
    • Try topping your Chickpea Avocado Sandwich with Pickled Red Onions for crunch and flair.

    More Plant-Based Favorites

    • Chickpea Tikka Masala
    • Vegetarian Enchiladas
    • Kale and Chickpea Pasta
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    If you enjoyed this simple recipe for Avocado Chickpea Salad, please be sure to leave a comment and review below.

    Cut open chickpea sandwich being held

    Chickpea Avocado Salad

    Made with chickpeas, avocados, and lime juice, this simple Mashed Avocado Chickpea Salad is perfect served as a sandwich filling or as a stand-alone dish.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Main Course, Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 222kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    • 1 ripe avocado
    • 1 lime juice
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • 2 cups cooked chickpeas 1 (15oz) can, rinsed and drained
    • 1 tablespoon minced cilantro optional
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    Instructions

    • Cut the avocado open lengthwise. Remove the pit. Scoop out the flesh of the avocado and place into a bowl. Add the salt and lime juice. Using a fork or potato masher, mash until smooth and creamy.
    • Add in the chickpeas and mix together, mashing up to desired consistency. Taste and add more salt if needed. Mix in cilantro if using.
    • Serve immediately on bread, in hollowed out avocado, in a lettuce wrap, tortilla wrap or alone.

    Notes

    This recipe is best served immediately. However, you can refrigerate for up to 24 hours, but keep in mind that the avocado may turn brown as it sits in the refrigerator.
    This recipe can be cut in half or doubled easily. As written, it will make enough for 4 hearty servings/sandwiches.
    Avocados: Be sure your avocados are ripe for a creamy Chickpea Salad. 
    For Crunch: Feel free to add up to ¼ cup minced onion or minced celery to this sandwich spread for more texture. 
    Cilantro: If you don't like cilantro, omit it.
    Lime Juice: Use ONLY fresh lime juice or substitute with FRESH lemon juice. Do not use jarred juice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 499mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 3mg
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    About Kristen Chidsey

    Hi, I am Kristen, creator of A Mind "Full" Mom. I believe that making a wholesome family meal does not need to be hard or expensive! I love nothing more than to share with you delicious solutions for your hungry family.

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    1. John

      March 14, 2020 at 11:07 pm

      5 stars
      This is really great! I normally would buy maybe 2 avocados a year and I've made this 4 times this year! It's a great meatless lunch without using soy or mushrooms. Please come up with more home run meatless lunch options!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        March 15, 2020 at 8:05 am

        I am so glad you enjoyed John! I will keep these recipes coming 🙂

        Reply
    2. Jessica

      January 25, 2020 at 3:46 pm

      5 stars
      The avocado and chickpea pair so well together. This was a delightful, fresh and bright lunch recipe. Will make again.

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        January 26, 2020 at 8:01 am

        WAHOO! So glad you enjoyed this combo Jessica! It is one of our favorites.

        Reply
    3. Claudia Lamascolo

      January 25, 2020 at 11:27 am

      5 stars
      I am salivating just looking at this. I adore everything in this and can't wait to get to the market and make this today!

      Reply

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