Chickpea Salad Recipe – Beaming Baker

The best chickpea salad recipe is healthy & packed with fresh vegetables! The combo of creamy avocado, refreshing lemon, and a delightful red vinaigrette is delicious.

When I was a kid, I absolutely hated eating salads. I would do anything to avoid them—like hide or pretend I wasn’t hungry (yeah, right). Now, I know the real trick that adults employ is actually making a tasty salad. Whodathunk it? 😉 Welcome to my simple, easy and beautifully fresh chickpea salad! This chickpea salad recipe is chockfull of fresh vegetables, including crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, tangy red onions, and of course, garbanzo beans!

Finished off with a refreshing vinaigrette, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any picnic, dinner table, and more.

With this Chickpea Salad, you can expect…

Juicy grape tomatoes, creamy avocado bites, crunchy cucumbers—all to enhance lemon-y delicious chickpeas!

This chickpea salad is a texture party in your mouth: soft, creamy avocado plus crunchy, crisp bell peppers and cucumber combine with tender chickpeas and juicy tomatoes for the best Chickpea Salad!

Ingredients

To make this chickpea salad, you’ll need these fresh ingredients. Don’t worry, once you try it, you can customize it exactly to your liking!

Chickpea Salad Dressing

• Extra virgin olive oil
• Fresh-squeezed lemon juice
• Red wine vinegar
• Garlic
• Salt & pepper
• Paprika – for a nice pop of flavor and beautiful color

Chickpea Salad

• Avocado
• Chickpeas
• Red or green bell peppers
• Cucumbers
• Grape tomatoes
• Red onions
• Fresh parsley

With a little bit of tossing and chopping, you’ll be well on your way to a fresh and delicious salad! 

How to Make Chickpea Salad

I’m going to show you exactly how to make a chickpea salad. Follow along with me step by step with clear photos.

First, grab a large salad bowl. Here, you’ll be whisking together all of the chickpea salad dressing ingredients.

Second, dice up the avocado and add it to the large salad bowl.

Carefully stir and flip the avocado gently to coat it completely—this will keep the avocado from browning during storage.

Third, add all Chickpea Salad ingredients to the bowl: chickpeas, bell peppers, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, onions, and parsley.

Fourth, stir and fold all ingredients together until the dressing fully coats every bit.

Lastly, take a taste and add any salt, pepper, and more lemon juice if you prefer. Enjoy!

Chickpea Salad Q&A

How long does chickpea salad last in the fridge?

This will last 1-3 days in the fridge. Make sure to seal it in an airtight container and place it in the fridge as soon as possible to make it last.

Is chickpea salad healthy?

This recipe is on the healthier side, as it’s packed with healthy fats like omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins such as vitamin C, E, and K from the avocado and olive oil.

Meanwhile, fiber-rich chickpeas aid with better digestive health and are packed with vitamins and minerals.

This entire recipe is made with just 2 tablespoons of olive oil for 4 main course-sized salads or 8 side salads!

The bounty of vegetables in this salad alone will keep you rich in vitamins and minerals: Vitamin C-packed bell peppers, antioxidant-rich tomatoes, hydrating cucumbers, nutrient-rich onions, and Vitamin K-packed fresh parsley!

What to Serve With Chickpea Salad

Add Protein for a Full Meal

You can add about 4 oz of your favorite protein either cooked and folded in (once cooled) or on the side. I like tofu and feta crumbles.

Serve with fancy bread & sides for a lighter meal

I love making my garlic toast and roasted bell peppers to serve with this recipe. They both add a flavorful oomph to the meal that keeps it light, yet filling.

As a delicious side to a main dish…

Erik always asks me to make these mushroom quesadillas to go with this recipe.

The next night, he’ll whip up a batch of this incredible pesto pasta and serve it with leftover chickpea salad.

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Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️

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