This Guacamole-Inspired Chickpea Salad recipe requires a few healthy vegan ingredients & 10 minutes to make. It embodies all of the flavors in the classic dip but in a refreshing & nutritious salad form.
The chickpea salad that you didn’t know you needed.
This creation in particular was influenced by Platings and Parings Chickpeas and Avocado Salad, but I modified it to my liking & thought it was worthy of sharing!
As the name implies, this Guacamole-Inspired Chickpea Salad includes the classic dip add-ins, but with a plant-protein twist. Thanks to the inclusion of chickpeas, it adds some extra heartiness & fiber.
Enjoy this 10-minute salad as is, serve over greens, or dig in with your favorite grain-free tortilla chips!
Why You’ll Love This Guacamole Salad Recipe
- Loaded with Nutrition: The typical guacamole is getting a plant-protein & fiber upgrade, thanks to the addition of chickpeas.
- Quick & Easy: Ready in 10 minutes or less!
- Versatile: This Guacamole-Inspired Chickpea Salad is tasty on its own, but it can certainly be enjoyed over fresh greens or dug into with some tortilla chips!
Ingredients
- Organic Chickpeas: Loaded with protein, full of fiber, & provides this kale salad recipe with some heartiness.
- Organic Avocado: Make sure to use a large & ripe avocado.
- Organic Dressing: Extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, garlic, ground cumin, red chili flakes, sea salt & black pepper.
- Organic Fresh Cilantro: A must for any Mexican recipe, especially guacamole.
- Organic Red Onion: Chopped up for some mild flavors.
How to Make
- Dressing. In a small bowl, whisk all of the dressing ingredients together until well combined.
- Add. To a large mixing bowl, add the diced avocado, drained chickpeas, & dressing. Gently mix until well combined.
- Serve. Divide between bowls & enjoy!
Tips for Making this Guacamole Salad Recipe Perfectly
- Drain the Chickpeas: Be sure to drain the chickpeas; this ensures that the salad does not have any bean liquid in it.
- Organic Avocado: Use a large ripe avocado for the salad. If your avocado is on the smaller side, I would recommend using two.
- Serving Suggestions: Enjoy on its own, over fresh greens, or serve with tortilla chips!
Storing
Since this Guacamole-Inspired Chickpea Salad requires fresh ingredients, it’s best to enjoy it right away. Besides, it only takes 10 minutes to make!
More Healthy Chickpea Salad Recipes You’ll Love
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- Chickpea & Avocado Kale Caesar Salad
- Crispy Chickpea Summer Salad
- Kale Chickpea Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette
- Roasted Chickpea & Japanese Sweet Potato Salad with Avocado Dressing
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Guacamole-Inspired Chickpea Salad
- Prep Time: 10
- Total Time: 10
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This Guacamole-Inspired Chickpea Salad recipe requires a few healthy vegan ingredients & 10 minutes to make. It embodies all of the flavors in the classic dip but in a refreshing & nutritious salad form.
Ingredients
Always opt for organic ingredients.
DRESSING
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp red chili flakes
- Sea salt & black pepper, to taste
SALAD
- 2 (15-oz) cans chickpeas, drained
- 1 large ripe avocado, chilled & cubed
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Instructions
- Dressing. In a small bowl, whisk all of the dressing ingredients together until well combined.
- Add. To a large mixing bowl, add the diced avocado, drained chickpeas, & dressing. Gently mix until well combined.
- Serve. Divide between bowls & enjoy!
Notes
Drain the Chickpeas: Be sure to drain the chickpeas, this ensures that the salad does not have any bean liquid in it.
Organic Avocado: Use a large ripe avocado for the salad. If your avocado is on the smaller side, I would recommend using two.
Serving Suggestions: Enjoy on its own, over fresh greens, or serve with tortilla chips!
Storing: Since this Guacamole-Inspired Chickpea Salad requires fresh ingredients, it’s best to enjoy it right away. Besides, it only takes 10 minutes to make!
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