This flavorful Lemon and Dill Chickpea Salad combines the power of chickpeas with refeshing cucumbers, juicy tomatoes and creamy avocados that are all tossed in an easy homemade dressing. Perfect to make ahead for picnics, potlucks or have on-hand for an easy, nutritious lunch.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chickpeas, dill, lemon
Servings: 4-6
Ingredients
Salad
2cansChickpeasdrained and rinsed
1English Cucumberdiced
2Tomatoeschopped small
1Diced avocadooptional-add right before serving so it doesn't brown
Dressing
⅓cupgrapeseed oilor any neutral tasting oil of your choice
¼cupfresh squeezed lemon juice
2teaspoondijon mustard
¼cupfresh dill
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonpepper
1clovegarlicminced
1tablespoonhoney
Instructions
Combine chickpeas and veggies in a medium sized bowl.
Mix all of the dressing ingredients in a glass jar. Cover and shake.
Pour desired amount of dressing over the veggies and toss well. Reserve any leftover dressing in the fridge to use at another time or add more to refresh before servng.
Enjoy right away, or store in the fridge for a few hours/overnight to allow the flavors to meld. Stir occasionally.