🥑🥚 Avocado, Egg, and Chickpea Salad with Lemon and Herbs
🌟 A Fresh, Protein-Packed Delight
Savor the bright and refreshing flavors of this Avocado, Egg, and Chickpea Salad with Lemon and Herbs! Loaded with protein, healthy fats, and fresh ingredients, it’s the perfect choice for a nutritious lunch or light dinner.
📋 Ingredients:
🥑 2 ripe avocados, diced
🥚 4 large hard-boiled eggs, quartered
🍋 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
🥒 1 cucumber, diced
🍅 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
🥫 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
🧅 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
🌿 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
🫒 2 tablespoons olive oil
🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
🌶️ A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Prepare the Ingredients:
- Hard-boil the eggs, cool them in ice water, then peel and quarter.
- Dice the avocado, cucumber, and red onion.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
2️⃣ Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, zest, olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) until smooth.
3️⃣ Assemble the Salad:
- In a large bowl, combine avocado, eggs, chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
4️⃣ Mix & Garnish:
- Gently toss everything to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle fresh parsley or cilantro for extra color and flavor.
5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:
- Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.
✨ Tips:
- Add crunch with toasted nuts or seeds.
- For extra creaminess, crumble some feta cheese on top.
This vibrant, nutrient-rich salad is a fantastic addition to any meal! 🥗💛
