Chickpea Avocado Salad

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Mexican

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 10

Servings: people

Calories: 176kcal

Author: Platings and Pairings

This Chickpea Avocado Salad has all the traditional elements of a great guacamole and makes a healthy, protein and fiber-filled dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. Plus, it comes together easily in just 10 minutes!

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Ingredients

2 15-ounce cans chickpeas rinsed and drained
3 avocados diced
2 Tablespoons shallots minced
2 jalapenos seeded and diced

Dressing:

2 limes juiced
2 Tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne if desired

For Topping:

1/4 cup cotija cheese crumbled, or feta
2 Tablespoons cilantro chopped

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the juiced 2 limes, 2 Tablespoons olive oil , 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne.
Add 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, 3 avocados, 2 jalapenos and 2 Tablespoons shallots to a large bowl. Pour dressing over this mixture and toss gently to combine.
Top with 1/4 cup cotija cheese and 2 Tablespoons cilantro and serve.

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Notes

Storage

To keep the avocado from browning, cover the salad with plastic wrap and press down gently so that the wrap comes in contact with the salad.
Another way to prevent the avocado from browning is to combine all the salad ingredients except for the avocado. Then toss the avocado with the dressing on it’s own, so that it gets nicely coated with the lime juice. Then add the avocado to the salad.
Any leftovers should be consumed within 2 days to ensure optimal taste and quality. Note that avocado will begin to darken once it is exposed to air. It is still ok to eat, however, it won’t look as fresh and vibrant.

Variations

Protein: Make it a full meal by adding shrimp, chicken, or steak.
Beans: Swap out the chickpeas for black beans, white beans or kidney beans.
Quinoa: Make this salad even more hearty by adding in the quinoa. (Have you tried making quinoa in the instant pot?)
Vegan chickpea salad: Leave out the cheese to make this salad vegan

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