Treetop’s Summer Salad
INGREDIENTS:
1 large english cucumber, sliced and quartered (keep the skins for the fiber!)
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved (or other fresh tomatoes of choice)
1 cup cooked chickpeas (if canned, rinse and drain)
1 cup cooked black beans (if canned, rinse and drain)
½ medium, red onion, sliced
2 avocados, diced
1 cup cilantro, chopped
¼ cup olive oil
2 Tbsp lime juice
1 Tbsp lime zest
1 ½ tsp sea salt
1 tsp black pepper
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Combine the cucumber, tomatoes, chickpeas, black beans and onion in a large bowl
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In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lime juice, zest, salt and pepper
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Pour over tomato mixture and toss to coat evenly
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Add avocado and cilantro and toss lightly to combine