Chickpea Salad with Avocado, Tomatoes, Corn, & Cucumber
Chickpea Salad with Avocado, Tomatoes, Corn & Cucumber. All the summer veggies loaded into one big bowl tossed in lemony, shallot vinaigrette and topped with creamy goat cheese. 4th of July is right around the corner so fun bbq salads are a must. This one is definitely super light and refreshing and perfect to serve at your patriotic bbq !!
Kicking off the week with this summer salad that is the perfect side dish at any 4th of July barbecue party. It’s Monday and I am super excited for this weekend, so we are starting the 4th of July vibes early with this salad. It’s super refreshing and fun. It’s got a little bit of just about all my favorite summertime veggies. I am in heaven with this dish you guys.
Chickpeas, creamy avocado, roasted cherry tomatoes, grilled corn, cool and crispy cucumber, salty goat cheese, fresh basil and chives. Tossed in a lemony, shallot vinaigrette. The flavors blend together so so perfectly and I guarantee you everyone will be coming back for seconds. I know I had a few servings because well it’s kind of addicting for a veggie lover like me.
What are everyone’s 4th of July weekend plans?! I am heading to the beach tomorrow and I am so excited to get through the week and start this weekend right. It’s our first 4th of July at the new beach house and I cannot wait to celebrate !!
Ingredients
1/2 cup fresh basil; chopped
1/4 cup parsley; chopped
2 tablespoons chives; chopped
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas; not drained
4 ears corn; grilled and kernels removed
10 ounces cherry tomatoes; halved
1 cucumber; diced
1/2 cup goat cheese
1 avocado; diced
For the Lemony Shallot Vinaigrette
1/2 cup olive oil
juice and zest of 1 lemon
1/8 cup of shallot vinegar
salt and pepper
red pepper flakes
Directions
In a large bowl, add the basil, parsley, chives, chickpeas, tomatoes, and cucumber. Add the cooled corn kernels.
Make the vinaigrette. Add all ingredients to a salad shaker. Shake vigorously. Add additional salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine. Top salad with goat cheese and avocado. Gently fold the ingredients together. Serve topped with additional basil leaves.
