13/02/2025
π₯π₯ Avocado, Egg, and Chickpea Salad with Lemon and Herbs
π A refreshing, protein-packed delight
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of this Avocado, Egg, and Chickpea Salad with Lemon and Herbs! Perfect for a nutritious lunch or light dinner, this salad is packed with protein, healthy fats, and fresh herbs.
π Ingredients:
π₯ 2 ripe avocados, diced
π₯ 4 large eggs, hard-boiled and quartered
π 1 lemon, juiced and grated
π₯ 1 cucumber, diced
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
π₯« 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
π§
1/4 red onion, finely chopped
πΏ 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
π« 2 tablespoons olive oil
π§ Salt and pepper to taste
πΆοΈ A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
π³ Instructions:
Prepare the ingredients:
Hardly boil the eggs, then cool in ice water before peeling and quartering.
Dice the avocado, cucumber, and red onion.
Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
Make the dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) until well combined.
Make the salad:
In a large salad bowl, combine the diced avocado, quartered eggs, chickpeas, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and chopped red onion.
Drizzle the lemon-herb dressing over the salad.
Mix the salad:
Gently toss the salad to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.
Garnish:
Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley or cilantro over the salad for extra flavor and color.
Serve:
Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
Tips:
For extra texture: Sprinkle some toasted nuts or seeds over the salad before serving.
Add some cream: Crumble some feta cheese on top for a creamy, delicious addition.
Enjoy this refreshing, protein-packed salad of lemon, herbs, avocado, eggs and chickpeas, perfect for any meal or occasion!