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Today was my day to eat lunch in the cafeteria.  There is something about watching kids eat that is not that appetizing, but nonetheless, I made it through.  Well that is until I went to throw my trash away.  As I made my way to the trash cans with a coworker, I made the greatest save of all time.  Unfortunately, everyone in the cafeteria was there to witness.  What was this great save you might ask?  Not touching the floor when my ankle gave way to my body, and I almost completely crashed into the ground.  It was painful.

And embarrassing.

Just imagine millions of high schoolers laughing at you.  So fun.

Tonight, for dinner I made a new summer salad!  I have had a small obsession with chickpeas for awhile now, seriously, I love those little things.  And I have seriously made the most delicious salad ever!!  Really, I had to literally put the salad away to quit eating it.  YUM!  I definitely don't want you to miss out, so here is the recipe!

What recipes do you make with chickpeas?

Chickpea and Cucumber Summer Salad

3/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar

1-15 ounce can of chickpeas

2 roma tomatoes

1 large cucumber

1/8 cup diced sweet onion

Pepper to taste

Mix everything together well and refrigerate! 

Hope you enjoy!

chickpea summer salad

Confession: I follow most of the Full House stars, as well as Pretty Little Liars on Instagram.  Polar opposites right? I know, but I love these people!

Especially, DJ Tanner or in real life, Candace Brue.  A few weeks ago, she posted a picture of a chickpea summer salad and I have literally been obsessed with it ever since.  I had to make it.  It looked so good and easy.  It also looked like something that would be yummy to pack up for lunches, so I was sold.  I googled and pinterested recipes, eventually making up my own recipe through the combination of several recipes.  I ate my summer salad for dinner last night and it was delicious!  It would be a great dish to take to a party or summer picnic!

Chickpea Summer Salad

Serves 12

2 cans chickpeas (drained)

2-15 oz cans black beans (drained)

1 carton grape tomatoes

1/2 diced cucumber

1 cup cilantro

1/2 small red onion

4 small limes

2 tbsp cumin

1 tsp salt

2 tbsp EVOO

1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Optional: Corn

Start by draining all chickpeas and black beans.  I typically layer a paper plate with paper towels and place them there.  You especially don't want any of the extra black bean juice. Set these aside.

Dice up half of a small red onion, I may have used a little less than this, but I'm not a big onion eater.

Quarter all of the grape tomatoes. Set onions and tomatoes aside.

In the bowl, you will be storing or serving this dish in, mix the following together, juice of 4 small limes, cumin, salt, EVOO, and red pepper flakes. Once it is stirred together well, mix in the chickpeas, black beans, onions and tomatoes.

Lastly, chop a cup to cup and a half of cilantro.  Mix it in and garnish with cilantro.

ENJOY this yummy and fresh summer salad!