No-Cook Avocado Chickpea Salad Wrap
A refreshing no-cook wrap filled with creamy avocado mashed with chickpeas and crisp vegetables for a nutritious lunch option. This mediterranean-inspired no cook (vegetarian) ready in about 10 minutes pairs medium ripe avocado, canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 medium ripe avocado
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 large whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, mash 1 medium ripe avocado with 1 cup drained and rinsed canned chickpeas using a fork until mostly smooth with some chickpea chunks remaining.
- Step 2: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp finely diced red onion, 1 finely diced celery stalk, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until well combined.
- Step 3: Lay out 4 large whole wheat tortillas on a flat surface. Divide the avocado chickpea mixture evenly among the tortillas, spreading it into a 1/2-inch thick layer.
- Step 4: Top each with 1 cup baby spinach leaves, then roll the tortillas tightly into wraps.
- Step 5: Slice each wrap in half diagonally and serve immediately or wrap tightly in plastic wrap for an easy grab-and-go meal.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does No-Cook Avocado Chickpea Salad Wrap take to make?
Total time is about 10 minutes (10 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover No-Cook Avocado Chickpea Salad Wrap?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep medium ripe avocado from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in No-Cook Avocado Chickpea Salad Wrap?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale No-Cook Avocado Chickpea Salad Wrap for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is No-Cook Avocado Chickpea Salad Wrap vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
