Smoky Chickpea Salad (Smoky Chickpea & Avocado Salad)

Smoked paprika-spiced chickpeas tossed with avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and lime juice. Served over greens or in a pita.

Ingredients:

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 avocado, diced

• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

• Juice of 1 lime

• 2 cups mixed greens or pita bread for serving

Instructions:

1. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until slightly crispy and fragrant.

2. In a bowl, combine warm chickpeas with avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and lime juice.

3. Toss gently to mix.

4. Serve over a bed of greens or spoon into pita pockets.

Kick It Up a Notch:

• Add grilled corn or roasted sweet potato cubes

• Top with crushed tortilla chips or pepitas

• Mix in a spoonful of dairy-free chipotle mayo