Chickpea and Avocado Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

This bright and flavorful salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The chickpeas provide protein and fiber, the avocado adds healthy fats and creaminess, and the red onion, parsley, and cilantro add freshness and brightness. The lemon-tahini dressing is tangy and creamy, and it brings all the flavors together perfectly.

This salad was inspired by a trip to the Middle East, where I had the pleasure of trying many different types of salads. I was particularly impressed by the salads that used chickpeas, avocado, and tahini. When I got back home, I decided to create my own version of this salad, and the result is this delicious and healthy dish.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
• 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon tahini
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the chickpeas, avocado, red onion, parsley, and cilantro.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss to coat.
4. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Why It Works

• The combination of chickpeas, avocado, and tahini provides a good balance of protein, healthy fats, and fiber.
• The lemon-tahini dressing is tangy and creamy, and it helps to bring all the flavors together.
• The red onion, parsley, and cilantro add freshness and brightness to the salad.
• This salad is easy to make and can be served immediately or chilled for later.