Description

This Easy Chickpea Salad is a delightful combination of flavors with fresh chickpeas, corn, cucumbers, and avocados. Perfect for a quick and healthy meal, it’s simple to prepare and packed with nutrients, making it an ideal choice for a refreshing dish any time of the year.

Ingredients

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1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas drained & rinsed
1 (12 ounce) can corn drained
1/2 medium english cucumber chopped
1 cup little tomatoes (grape, cherry, etc.) cut into halves
2 avocados chopped
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup chopped red onions
1 jalapeno pepper chopped
Salt & pepper to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 clove garlic minced

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Instructions

In a large salad bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until well combined.
Add the chickpeas, corn, cucumber, tomatoes, avocados, cilantro, red onions, and jalapeno to the bowl.
Gently toss all the ingredients until they are well mixed. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, possibly adding more lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper as desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the salad sit for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the ingredients to meld together.
Feel free to substitute ingredients based on your preference, such as adding bell peppers or using lime juice instead of lemon.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 280
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 0mg