Chickpea and Avocado Salad with Vegetable Crudités
This refreshing and flavorful chickpea and avocado salad is a perfect summer side dish or vegetarian main course. The combination of chickpeas, avocado, bell peppers, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice creates a vibrant and satisfying salad that is both light and filling. The vegetable crudités add a crunchy and refreshing element to the dish, making it a perfect meal for hot weather.
The origins of this chickpea and avocado salad are shrouded in mystery, but it is believed to have originated in the Middle East or North Africa. The salad is typically made with chickpeas, avocado, bell peppers, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro, and is often seasoned with a simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, lemon juice, and cumin. Over time, the salad has become popular all over the world, and there are now many variations on the original recipe. Some recipes call for adding feta cheese, olives, or chopped nuts to the salad, while others use a different type of citrus juice, such as orange juice or grapefruit juice, in the vinaigrette. No matter how it is made, chickpea and avocado salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion.
Chickpea and Avocado Salad with Vegetable Crudités Chickpea and Avocado Salad with Vegetable Crudités Chickpea and Avocado Salad with Vegetable Crudités Chickpea and Avocado Salad with Vegetable Crudités
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 ripe avocado, cubed
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/2 orange bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cucumber, finely chopped
  • 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, avocado, bell peppers, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice.
  2. Toss to combine.
  3. Serve immediately or chill for later.
  4. To make the vegetable crudités, cut up your favorite vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
Why It Works
  • The combination of chickpeas and avocado provides a good balance of protein and healthy fats.
  • The bell peppers, cucumber, and red onion add a variety of textures and flavors to the salad.
  • The cilantro and lime juice add a bright and refreshing flavor to the salad.
  • The vegetable crudités provide a crunchy and refreshing element to the dish.