Apr 14, 2021 Chickpea Avocado Salad

chickpea and avocadoAs the warmer weather approaches, this makes for the perfect side at any barbecue!

Ingredients

1 15 oz can of chickpeas
2 tbsp of lemon or lime juice
1 ripe avocado
1 pinch of pepper and oregano

Optional ingredients: quinoa or couscous, Greek yogurt, macaroni pasta, celery

Directions

  1. Prepare your chickpeas by rinsing and draining them.
  2. Prepare your lemon or lime by cleaning it and cutting it in half.
  3. Prepare 1 ripe avocado by cleaning it and cutting it in half.
  4. Toss chickpeas into a large mixing bowl and mash chickpeas.
  5. Add in 2 Tbsp of lemon or lime by squeezing the fruit.
  6. Add a whole avocado.
  7. Add spices to taste.
  8. Mix in all ingredients.
Optional - throw all ingredients into a food processor. 

Serving Information

Serving size: 1/2 cup
Servings: 2 

Nutrition Information

Calories 233 Total Fat 20g Saturated Fat 4.2g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 7mg Total Carbohydrate 13.9g Dietary Fiber 8.2g Total Sugars 1.5g Protein 3.3g