GUACAMOLE CHICKPEA SALAD WITH CILANTRO-AVOCADO DRESSING

Ingredients
For the cilantro avocado dressing:

• 1 large bunch cilantro, tough stems removed (about 2 loosely packed cups)
• 2 ripe Hass avocados, peeled and quartered
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon cracked red pepper flakes
• 1/2 jalapeño, stem and seeds removed (optional)
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Juice of 2 whole limes
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

For the salad:

• 3 cans low-sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium red onion, diced
• 1/4 cup finely minced cilantro

Directions

1. Make the cilantro-avocado dressing: Combine cilantro, avocados, garlic, red pepper, jalapeño, olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper in a food processor or blender and puree until very smooth. 
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