This zesty, creamy and hearty Avocado Chickpea Salad is the perfect toast topper, dip for veggies, or filling for sandwiches! Think of it as protein-packed guacamole!
Love avocado toast? Want to add some more plant-based protein to your daily avocado toast? Then try out this Avocado Chickpea Salad! Packed with healthy fats from avocado, protein from chickpeas and zest from lemon juice, this mash is the perfect toast, sandwich filling or veggie dip. If you want to bulk up the protein even more, add on some tempeh bacon. Additionally, if you like a little spice in your life, they you'll love my Buffalo Chickpea Salad!
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Ingredients You Need for Avocado Chickpea Salad
This recipe doesn't require many ingredients, making it the perfect recipe for a quick breakfast or lunch or even a lazy weeknight dinner!
To make this chickpea salad, you'll need the following ingredients:
- Ripe avocados
- Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- Lemon juice
- Salt and Pepper
- Optional: fresh herbs
I like to think of this mash as basically guacamole with some sneaky plant-based protein added to it.
This recipe is really adaptable as well.
Use lime juice instead of lemon juice.
Use white beans instead of chickpeas.
Add in some fresh, chopped herbs.
Oh, or a spoonful of vegan pesto would be amazing in this!
The possibilities are endless!
How to Make Avocado Chickpea Salad
I love to make this with a food processor, but you can always use a fork and some elbow grease.
To make this avocado chickpea salad, simply place all of the ingredients into a food processor and pulse until mostly combined, but not smooth. You want some of the chickpeas to retain their texture. Otherwise you'll end up with hummus!
Taste and add more lemon juice, salt and pepper if needed.
Stir in your fresh herbs if desired, such as cilantro, chives, basil, parsley, etc.!
Spread this chickpea salad on toasted bread or crackers or use it as a dip!
Best Way to Enjoy Chickpea Salad
I've already mentioned a few ways that you can enjoy this protein-packed salad, but I'll make a list here as well to give you some more ideas!
- As a sandwich filling
- On top of toast
- As a dip for veggies and/or crackers
- As a spread for wraps
- On top of a leafy green salad
- Inside of a lettuce cup
Think of this recipe as a vegan version of tuna, chicken or egg salad and use it in the same way!
Best Way to Store Leftover Avocado Chickpea Salad
We all know avocados brown quickly.
For that reason, I love to eat this salad the day I make it if possible.
However, if I still have leftovers, I usually...
- place the leftovers in a container
- spritz some extra lemon or lime juice over the top
- spread a piece of plastic wrap (or reusable film) over the top
- place a lid on top of the container
- store it in the fridge for 1-2 days
More Chickpea Salad Recipes
If avocado isn't you're thing, be sure to check out the other chickpea salad recipes I have on my blog!
📖 Recipe
Lemon Avocado Chickpea Mash
Ingredients
- 15 ounces chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 2 avocados
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh herbs
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, mash the chickpeas until almost all the beans have been mashed, leaving a few whole for texture.
- Add in the avocado, lemon juice, salt, pepper and fresh herbs if using. Mash until everything is combined. Alternatively you can pulse all of the ingredients in a food processor until combined to your liking.
- Taste and add more lemon juice, salt and pepper as needed.
- Spread on toast, sandwiches or use as a dip for veggies and crackers!
Mary Jo says
Would it work to heat the spread for a hot sandwich?
Faith says
Hi Mary Jo! I've never heated it up, and while I think it would be fine, I would suggest adding it to an already heated sandwich. Hope that helps!
rachel @ Athletic Avocado says
i bet your gonna have an awesome time back in America and back to your old comforts haha. This is such a simple and tasty lunch/breakfast right here, love that it includes AVOCADO!!! Pinned 🙂
Faith says
Ah I hope so Rachel!! And so glad you like the looks of this recipe! Hope you can give it a go!
Oscar says
Have fun in the US/NYC. I have another week before I go back to Europe.
Faith says
Thanks! I'm sure I will! Enjoy the rest of your time as well!
Elsje Parsons Massyn says
I had some avocado and whole wheat crackers for breakfast just before I opened your blog. Will have to try your recipe.
Its so exciting to hear your going back home (USA) to your country, friends and family. You have done such a good job living in China trying to learn the language and adapt to a strange environment.
All travels are exciting but in the end there is no place like home!!
Faith says
Thanks for your encouragement Elsje!! And this would be perfect with crackers too so I hope you can give it a try!
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says
Guac, meet hummus! You are going to be best friends and I am going to eat you all up on top of some crunchy delicious carbs <3 This sounds like the ultimate savory toast spread! Plus lemon. Lemon makes everything that much better 🙂 I hope you have oodles of fun coming coming back, devouring all the easy food options, and seeing family!
Faith says
I'm obsessed with lemon! It's my go-to condiment for my veggies. Thanks for the well wishes too!
Angela says
This sounds absolutely amazing, can't wait to try it! Pinned 🙂 Safe travels & enjoy your family!!
Faith says
Glad you like this recipe Angela! Let me know if you make it and what you think!
Sarah says
One of the best ways to enjoy get some protein and an avocado fix! Hope you have a great trip, thank you for linking up with us and spreading and sharing the Meatless Monday love.
Faith says
I agree Sarah! And thanks for hosting this weekly round-up!
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
Chick pea and avocado is one of my go to for lunch too! Super yum thanks for linkingup and have a wonderful trip
Faith says
Oh good! Glad you like this combo! Thanks for hosting:)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Enjoy every moment and safe travels!!!
Chickpea mashes are so good! Any bean spread/mash just has so many uses which I love!
Faith says
Thanks Rebecca! I'll try my best;)
Leah M @ love me, feed me says
Yummm!! This sounds so good! I've been wanting to bake my own bread, but its a taunting task. Sooooon.
I can't imagine how it must feel anticipating coming back to America from China because I think it's going to feel weird going back to Canada from here! I hope you bring an extra big suitcase to fill with all the food 😉
Faith says
We think alike! I literally just set out our biggest black suitcase to bring with us...mostly for food:) I forget you're from Canada! Yeah, that will be weird to go back I'm sure. Excited to hear more about your life on Thurs:)