Chickpea Avocado Salad (Printer-Friendly)

A fresh mix of chickpeas, avocado, tomatoes, and zesty lime for a delightful Mediterranean salad.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Salad

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1/4 cup red onion, diced
05 - 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

→ Dressing

06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
08 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a large bowl, mix chickpeas, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro until evenly distributed.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients uniformly.
04 - Serve the salad immediately for fresh texture or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Use ripe avocados for optimal creaminess and texture.
02 - Additional vegetables such as cucumber or bell pepper can be incorporated for variety.
03 - The salad can be refrigerated for up to 2 days while maintaining freshness.