Chickpea Avocado Salad
With creamy avocado, hearty chickpeas, and zesty lime, this simple Chickpea Avocado Salad comes together in minutes, creating a vibrant feel-good salad perfect for a sandwich filling, eating with crackers, and more!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe avocado
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 medium lime juice
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon minced cilantro optional
Instructions
- Cut 1 large ripe avocado open lengthwise. Remove the pit. Scoop out the flesh of the avocado and place into a bowl. Add ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and juice from 1 medium lime. Using a fork or potato masher, mash until smooth and creamy.
- Add in 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (drained and rinsed) 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
Storage: Due to the avocado, this salad is best served immediately, as it will brown slightly overtime. That said, it can be stored in an airtight container for up to 24 hours and still taste delicious (despite the slight brown color.)
For Crunch: Feel free to add up to ¼ cup minced onion or minced celery to this sandwich spread for more texture.
Lime Juice: Use ONLY fresh lime juice or substitute with FRESH lemon juice. Do not use jarred/bottled lemon or lime 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
