Chickpea Avocado Salad with Greek Yogurt and Fresh Herbs Recipe
This Chickpea Avocado Salad is a creamy, nutritious, and refreshing dish made with mashed chickpeas and ripe avocado, combined with crisp vegetables and tangy Greek yogurt. Perfect as a dip, sandwich filling, or light meal, it offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures with fresh herbs and pickles adding brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas (drained – 15 oz / 400 g can or 1½ cups / 230 g cooked chickpeas)
- 1 ripe avocado
Vegetables & Herbs
- ½ cup pickles (finely chopped, dill or regular)
- 1 rib celery (finely chopped)
- 1 green onion (chopped)
- ½ cup radishes (optional – thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (like parsley, chives, dill, or 1 teaspoon dried)
Dressing & Seasoning
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon mustard (Dijon or yellow)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Mash the chickpeas: Add the rinsed chickpeas and ripe avocado to a large bowl. Use a potato masher or a sturdy fork to mash them together until the mixture becomes chunky and creamy. Avoid over-mashing to keep some texture.
- Add the rest: To the mashed chickpea and avocado mixture, add finely chopped pickles, rib of celery, green onion, thinly sliced radishes (if using), fresh herbs, Greek yogurt, mustard, salt, and black pepper. Gently fold all ingredients together until you achieve a creamy and well-combined salad. Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly. A small splash of pickle juice can be added to enhance brightness.
- Serve: This versatile salad can be enjoyed as a dip with crackers or veggies, as a sandwich or wrap filling, or served over a bowl of greens for a light meal.
Notes
- For extra tang, add a splash of pickle juice before serving.
- Use ripe avocado for the creamiest texture.
- Radishes are optional but add a nice crunch and slight peppery flavor.
- Fresh herbs can be varied according to preference for different flavor profiles.
- Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Keywords: chickpea salad, avocado salad, Greek yogurt salad, vegetarian salad, creamy chickpea avocado, healthy dip, Mediterranean salad
