Creamy Avocado Dill Chickpea Bowl (Printable)
Protein-packed bowl with creamy avocado, fresh dill, and zesty lemon. Ready in 15 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced
03 - 2 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 1/2 English cucumber, diced
→ Dressing
07 - 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
08 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
12 - 1 clove garlic, minced
13 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnish
15 - 2 tablespoons roasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
16 - Extra fresh dill and lemon zest, for serving
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, diced avocado, baby spinach, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and diced cucumber.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped dill, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
03 - Pour the dressing over the salad base and toss gently to coat all the ingredients, being careful to keep the avocado chunks intact.
04 - Divide the dressed salad evenly among four serving bowls. Garnish with roasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds, additional fresh dill, and a light sprinkle of lemon zest. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Zero cooking required, which means you can have a real meal on the table in the time it takes to scroll through delivery apps.
- The avocado based dressing clings to every chickpea so each bite feels intentional, not like a sad desk lunch.
02 -
- Avocado oxidizes fast so if you are prepping ahead, keep the pit in, squeeze extra lemon juice over the diced pieces, and press plastic wrap directly onto the surface.
- The dressing thickens as it sits in the fridge. Loosen it with a splash of water or lemon juice before tossing.
03 -
- Mash a quarter of the chickpeas with a fork before mixing. It creates a thicker, creamier texture that helps the dressing cling to everything.
- Roll the lemon on the counter pressing firmly with your palm before juicing. You will get nearly double the amount of juice.