Creamy Avocado Spinach Chickpea Bowl (Printable)

Vibrant bowl with creamy avocado, chickpeas, spinach, and fresh dill dressing. Ready in 15 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Salad Base

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 cups baby spinach, washed
03 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced
04 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
05 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - ¼ cup cucumber, diced
07 - 2 tbsp toasted sunflower seeds

→ Creamy Dill Dressing

08 - ¼ cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
09 - 1 tbsp mayonnaise, optional
10 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
11 - 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
12 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
13 - 1 tbsp olive oil
14 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise (if using), lemon juice, dill, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
02 - Place chickpeas, spinach, avocado, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber in a large mixing bowl.
03 - Drizzle the creamy dill dressing over the salad. Gently toss to combine, being careful not to mash the avocado pieces.
04 - Divide the salad evenly between two bowls. Sprinkle toasted sunflower seeds over each serving.
05 - Serve immediately for optimal freshness and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy dill dressing ties everything together with a bright herby punch that makes you feel like youre eating at a fancy cafe
  • It comes together in under 15 minutes but tastes like you put way more thought and effort into it
02 -
  • The salad is best served immediately after tossing, but you can prep all the vegetables and dressing separately up to a day ahead and keep them in the refrigerator
  • If you need to make this ahead, wait to add the avocado and sunflower seeds until right before serving to maintain the best texture and presentation
03 -
  • Let the dressed salad sit for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the spinach to soften slightly
  • If the dressing seems too thick, thin it with a teaspoon of water or lemon juice until it reaches the consistency of heavy cream

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