Chickpeas are mixed with ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and creamy avocados, coated in a simple lemon-infused dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 cups grape tomatoes (halved)
- 2 cups diced cucumber
- 15.5 ounces chickpeas (drained and rinsed, 1 can)
- ¾ cup diced green bell pepper
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- ½ lemon (juiced)
Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 avocado (optional)
Instructions
- 1In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, bell pepper, parsley, and red onion.
- 2Add the olive oil, vinegar, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss well to combine.
- 3If using, cut the avocado into cubes and place in a small bowl. Squeeze the juice from ½ of a lemon over the avocado and gently stir to combine. (If not using avocado, squeeze 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice over the salad and toss.
- 4Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.