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Smashed Chickpea Avocado Salad

This Smashed Chickpea Avocado Salad combines hearty chickpeas and creamy avocados for a nutritious, vibrant dish that’s easy to prepare and full of flavor.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 ½ large ripe avocados
  • ¼ cup chopped red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • Juice from 1 lemon or lime
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Optional: ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Drain and rinse chickpeas until no bubbles remain.
  • Mash avocados in a large bowl to a creamy consistency.
  • Add chickpeas to mashed avocados and mash together until combined but chunky.
  • Mix in red onion, garlic, lemon or lime juice, sea salt, and black pepper.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings; serve immediately or store in a sandwich or wrap.

Notes

Use ripe avocados for the best texture.
Consider lightly toasting chickpeas for added flavor.
Reduce or skip garlic if preferred.

  • Author: jesseca
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Plant-Based

Nutrition

  • Calories: 270
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 360
  • Fat: 14
  • Saturated Fat: 2
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 34
  • Fiber: 12
  • Protein: 10
  • Cholesterol: 0