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Avocado Chickpea Salad

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This Avocado Chickpea Salad is light, creamy, and packed with flavor. Featuring ripe avocados, protein-rich chickpeas, and tangy feta, it’s a quick and versatile dish perfect as a side, main course, or wrap filling.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large avocados, sliced
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
  • 12 lemons, juiced (to taste)
  • 1 tsp sumac
  • Olive oil, for drizzling
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1 clove garlic, crushed

Instructions

  • Combine Ingredients: Slice the avocados and place them in a large salad bowl. Add the rinsed chickpeas, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta, and chopped parsley or cilantro.
  • Make the Dressing: Drizzle the salad with olive oil and add the juice of 1 lemon to start. Sprinkle with sumac, salt, and pepper. If using, add the crushed garlic for extra flavor.
  • Toss and Adjust: Gently toss all ingredients until well combined. Be careful not to mash the avocados. Taste and adjust with more lemon juice, salt, or pepper as needed.
  • Serve and Store: Serve immediately as a side dish, main course, or stuffing for wraps and sandwiches. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • The salad can be customized by adding other ingredients such as cucumbers, tomatoes, or olives.
  • For extra crunch, consider adding toasted nuts or seeds like sunflower or pumpkin seeds.

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