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    Home » Recipes » Salads & Sides

    Chickpea Salad With Avocado

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    Modified: Jan 15, 2024 · Published: Jan 22, 2024 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment
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    A large bowl of chickpea salad with avocado, tomatoes, feta and rocket.

    Fresh, vibrant, and ready in just 10 minutes, this Chickpea Salad with Avocado is the perfect side or light lunch. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, creamy avocado, and crisp vegetables, it's tossed in a zesty mustard vinaigrette that ties everything together beautifully.

    Just like my Crispy Rice Salad and Jennifer Aniston Salad, this easy recipe proves healthy can also be totally delicious.

    A colourful salad in a deep grey bowl.

    When I'm juggling school pick-ups, toddler nap times, and the occasional last-minute extra's for dinner, this salad is one of my go-to recipes. It's hearty enough to serve as a main for lunch, yet fresh and wholesome as a side with grilled chicken or BBQ meat. The chickpeas make it filling, the avocado brings creaminess, and the fresh veggies add crunch and colour.

    This is one of those recipes you'll find yourself making again and again - like my classic Zucchini Slice or Egg & Bacon Pie - because it ticks all the boxes: quick, healthy, and family-friendly.

    Why You're Going To Love This Recipe

    • 10 minutes to make - chop, shake, toss, and you're done!
    • Everyday ingredients - pantry staples like chickpeas and olive oil meet fresh veggies.
    • Nutritious & filling - loaded with fibre, protein, and healthy fats.
    • Versatile - serve it as a side dish, light meal, or BBQ salad.
    • Kid-approved flavours - mild and fresh, with no overpowering spices.
    Jump to:
    • Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
    • Chickpea Salad And Dressing Ingredients
    • Variations
    • How To Make Chickpea Salad With Avocado
    • Recipe Tips
    • Chickpea Salad FAQs
    • More Healthy Salad Recipes
    • Chickpea Salad With Avocado

    Chickpea Salad And Dressing Ingredients

    Ingredients needed for the chickpea salad measured out and placed in individual bowls.
    Ingredients required for the salad dressing.

    You need a handful of crunchy fresh vegetables, feta cheese and pantry staples to make this chickpea avocado salad with lemon honey dressing.

    Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.

    • Chickpeas - I use canned for convenience; just rinse and drain well.
    • Avocado - make sure it's just ripe (soft but not mushy) for the best creamy texture.
    • Feta - a soft, creamy feta, like Danish feta, works best for contrast.
    • Rocket - adds a peppery bite (you can swap for baby spinach if you prefer).
    • Red onion - finely diced so it doesn't overpower the salad.

    The dressing is a simple mix of olive oil, balsamic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), and garlic.

    Variations

    • Make it vegan - swap feta for a dairy-free alternative or leave it out.
    • Gluten-free - this salad is naturally GF, just make sure your mustard and vinegar are certified gluten-free as well.
    • Add protein - grilled chicken, salmon, or even hard-boiled eggs work beautifully.
    • Switch up the greens - baby spinach, kale, or mixed salad leaves can replace the rocket.

    How To Make Chickpea Salad With Avocado

    Here's how to pull together this chickpea salad with avocado in just a few quick steps-it's simple, fresh, and ready in no time!

    Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.

    The chickpea salad ingredients placed in a mixing bowl.
    1. Prepare the salad - place chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, onion, rocket, and feta in a large bowl.
    The salad dressing ingredients in a jar being held by a hand.
    1. In a small jar, place the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, honey or maple syrup, crushed garlic, salt and pepper.
    The mixed salad dressing ingredients in the jar.
    1. Shake the dressing ingredients together well until creamy and combined. 
    The salad ingredients in a bowl with a jar of salad dressing to the side.
    1. Dress & toss - pour over half the dressing, toss gently, then taste. Add extra dressing if needed. Serve fresh, while the avocado is still vibrant and creamy.

    Recipe Tips

    • Use canned chickpeas for speed, but you can cook your own from dried if you prefer.
    • Rinse and drain chickpeas well to avoid excess liquid watering down the salad.
    • Dice avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
    • Shake the dressing again before pouring-it can separate as it sits.
    • Toss the salad gently so the avocado doesn't get smashed.
    • Serve straight away for the freshest flavours.
    • Leftovers will keep in the fridge (without dressing) for up to 2 days.
    • Dressing will keep, refrigerated, for up to 3 days.
    • This salad is not suitable for freezing.
    Overhead shot of crunchy fresh chickpea, tomato and avocado salad.

    Chickpea Salad FAQs

    Can I make this salad ahead of time?

    Yes, but keep the dressing and avocado separate until just before serving.

    How do you know if an avocado is ripe?

    You can easily test if an avocado is ripe: gently press the avocado. If it gives just slightly, then it's ripe. If it feels soft, then it's overripe.

    How do I stop avocado from browning?

    Toss it in lemon juice before adding, or cut it fresh right before serving.

    Can I use another cheese instead of feta?

    Absolutely-goat's cheese, bocconcini, or shaved parmesan all work well.

    What protein goes best with this salad?

    Grilled chicken, salmon, lamb skewers, or even falafel are all perfect pairings.

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    An overhead shot of a rocket, tomato, feta, chickpea and avocado salad.

    Chickpea Salad With Avocado

    A healthy and flavour-packed chickpea salad with avocado, tomato, feta, cucumber, rocket and red onion drizzled with a simple dijon vinaigrette dressing
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Salads
    Cuisine: western
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 serves
    Calories: 212kcal
    Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

    Ingredients

    For The Salad

    • 400 g tin chickpeas rinsed and drained
    • 250 g cherry tomatoes halved
    • 1 cucumber halved and sliced into pieces
    • 1 avocado diced
    • ¼ red onion finely diced
    • 50 g rocket arugula
    • 100 g soft feta chopped

    For The Dressing

    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 1 tbs balsamic vinegar
    • 2 tbs lemon juice
    • 1 tbs dijon mustard
    • 1 tbs honey or maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Place all of the salad ingredients into a large bowl.
    • In a small jar, place the dressing ingredients and shake until creamy and combined.
      If using a Thermomix: Mix for 15 seconds, Speed 8.
    • When ready to serve, give the dressing another shake and then pour half of the dressing over the salad.
      Toss until the salad is combined.
      Taste test, and if you'd like extra dressing, add a small amount more.
    • Serve immediately.

    Notes

    RECIPE NOTES & TIPS
    • Use canned chickpeas for convenience, but you can cook your own from dried if you prefer.
    • Rinse and drain chickpeas well to avoid excess liquid watering down the salad.
    • Dice avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
    • Shake the dressing again before pouring-it can separate as it sits.
    • Toss the salad gently so the avocado doesn't get smashed.
    • Serve straight away for the freshest flavours.
    • Leftovers will keep in the fridge (without dressing) for up to 2 days.
    • Dressing will keep, refrigerated, for up to 3 days.
    • This salad is not suitable for freezing.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 559IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 1mg
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