Vegan Creamy Avocado & Chicken Salad

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Vegan Creamy Avocado & Chickpea Salad, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite! Packed with creamy mashed avocado, protein-rich chickpeas, and crisp, colorful veggies like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, this salad is a refreshing, nutrient-dense meal. Fresh lime juice and cilantro add a zesty, herbaceous kick, while a touch of garlic powder, olive oil, and black pepper tie the ingredients together in perfect harmony. Ready in just 15 minutes and bursting with wholesome goodness, this versatile dish is ideal as a light lunch, a wrap filling, or even a toast topper. Whether you're vegan or simply looking for a healthy, satisfying option, this creamy avocado salad will become your new go-to recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 whole ripe avocados
• 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.25 small red onion
• 0.5 medium cucumber
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Start by draining and rinsing the canned chickpeas thoroughly. Set them aside to allow excess water to drain off completely.

Step 2

Halve and pit the avocados, scooping out the flesh into a large mixing bowl. Mash the avocado lightly until creamy but still chunky.

Step 3

Add the lime juice to the mashed avocado to prevent browning and give the salad a fresh zing.

Step 4

Dice the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, and halve the cucumber, slicing it thinly. Add these vegetables to the bowl with the mashed avocado.

Step 5

Chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the bowl for a burst of herbaceous flavor.

Step 6

Add the drained chickpeas to the bowl. Toss all the ingredients gently to combine them well, taking care not to mush the chickpeas.

Step 7

Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and black pepper over the salad. Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and mix everything again until well-combined.

Step 8

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately or chill for 20-30 minutes for a more refreshing dish.

Step 9

Enjoy this salad on its own, as a filling for wraps, or as a topping for whole grain toast.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1055.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1039.9

Total Fat 64.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2457.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 103.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.4g	0%
Total Sugars 18.7g
Protein 26.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 232.7mg	0%
Iron 7.2mg	0%
Potassium 2735.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.8%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 37.6%