Description

This Easy Chickpea Salad is a delightful mix of fresh ingredients that come together in minutes. Perfect for a quick dinner or a healthy meal, it boasts the satisfying taste of chickpeas, corn, and avocados, all enhanced with a zesty dressing. Enjoy the irresistible flavor in every bite!

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 olive oil, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
Add the chickpeas, corn, cucumber, tomatoes, avocados, cilantro, red onions, and jalapeno to the bowl.
Toss everything together gently until well mixed, then taste and adjust the seasoning as needed with additional lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Notes

For added crunch, feel free to include bell pepper or radishes.
This salad can be made a day in advance; just add the avocados right before serving to keep them fresh.
Experiment with other herbs or toppings like feta or pumpkin seeds for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 250
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 9g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 0mg