Crispy Chickpea & Cucumber Summer Salad

This quick summer salad is perfect for picnics, BBQs, or lazy weeknights when it’s too hot to cook.

Ingredients:

• 1 can chickpeas, drained & rinsed

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• Salt & pepper

• 1 large cucumber, diced

• 1 large tomato, cut into wedges

• ½ red onion, thinly sliced

• 1 small handful fresh mint, chopped

• Juice of ½ lemon

• Optional: feta,olives or avocado

Instructions:

1. Pat chickpeas dry, toss with olive oil, paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F for 20–25 minutes or until crispy.

2. Toss cucumber, tomato, onion, mint, and lemon juice in a bowl.

3. Top with crispy chickpeas + optional feta or avo.

4. Chill or serve immediately!