Description
A refreshing, portable Mediterranean salad with chickpeas, avocado, cucumber, and tomatoes in a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for meal prep, this low-effort dish balances protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
Ingredients
2 ripe avocados, cut into chunks
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
1 large or 2 small tomatoes, diced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic (optional)
Kosher salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Wash and dice all vegetables.
Layer chickpeas at the bottom of 4 glass jars.
Add cucumber slices, tomato chunks, and avocado pieces.
Sprinkle red onion (if using) over the mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, olive oil, garlic (if using), salt, and pepper.
Pour dressing over the jar layers.
Seal jars and refrigerate until ready to eat.
Notes
Store refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Replace red onion with fennel or bell peppers for a milder flavor.
Add herbs like dill or parsley for extra freshness.
Shake jars before opening to distribute dressing evenly.
- Prep Time: 20
- Category: Trending
- Method: Cold
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
