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Cucumber Avocado Salad with Crispy Chickpeas Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 tsp. paprika
½ tsp. thyme
½ tsp. oregano
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. red pepper flakes
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 can (15 oz.) chick peas
1 cucumber
1 yellow or orange bell pepper
¼ cup cilantro
1 avocado
½ lime (1 Tbsp. lime juice)
Salt and pepper
Directions:
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400º.

2. Add paprika, thyme, oregano, salt, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes to a bowl and mix, then 2 add Tbsp. olive oil and whisk until combined. Add chickpeas and stir to coat well.

3. Spread coated chickpeas on a baking sheet and bake until browned and crispy (20 minutes).

4. Wash and chop cucumber (without peeling), bell pepper, and cilantro. Peel and dice avocado, and add all to a large mixing bowl.

5. Juice lime. Once chickpeas have cooled, add to the salad. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp. olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper, and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
2-4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
The spiced chickpeas make this salad a little more exciting. A great lunch for 2 or could serve 4 as a side dish.

 

 

 

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