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High Protein Chickpea Salad (Vegan + Gluten-Free)

A fresh, filling chickpea salad packed with plant protein, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1 cucumber chopped
  • 3 roma tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 red onion finely diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 –2 jalapeños finely chopped (optional)
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

Drain and rinse chickpeas, then lightly mash 1/3 in a large bowl.
    Chop all vegetables into small, even pieces.
      Mix everything together in a bowl with lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
        Let sit for 15–20 minutes before serving for best flavor.

          Notes

          Keeps 3–4 days in the fridge. Do not freeze. Add extra lime juice after storing if needed.