Name: Avocado Chickpea Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas (rinsed and drained); 3 avocados (diced); 2 Tablespoons shallots (minced); 2 jalapenos (seeded and diced); 2 limes (juiced); 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta); 2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro; 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (if desired)

This Avocado Chickpea 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!

Avocado Chickpea Salad

chickpeas

avocados (diced)

shallots

jalapenos

limes (juiced)

cotija cheese (or feta)

Tablespoons chopped cilantro

Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

salt

cumin

cayenne (if desired)

The avocado (Persea americana) is a tree that is native to South Central Mexico, classified as a member of the flowering plant family Lauraceae. Avocado (also alligator pear) also refers to the tree's fruit, which is botanically a large berry containing a single seed.

avocado

In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.

Add chickpeas, avocado, jalapenos and shallot to a large bowl. Pour dressing over this mixture and toss gently to combine.

Top with cotija cheese and cilantro and serve.

Avocado Chickpea Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total: 10 minutes

Servings: 4

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