Creating Avocado Chickpea Salad is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:

1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and chop the vegetables (cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro) as specified.
2. Combine Chickpeas and Veggies: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed chickpeas, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and finely chopped red onion.
3. Add Cilantro: Gently fold in the chopped cilantro for a burst of flavor.
4. Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and cumin if using.
5. Dress Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture, gently tossing everything together to coat.
6. Taste and Adjust: Sample the salad and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to taste.
7. Chill (Optional): For enhanced flavor, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.
8. Serve: Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for later!

These steps will guide you in creating a salad that’s not only nutritious but bursting with flavor and freshness.