summer salad

hmmm well summer is almost over, but I still wanted to share this salad before it goes.
It's sooo delicious and easy. 

• 3 small avocados, cubed
• 3 small oranges, sectioned
• 2 cups radishes, diced (radishes and avocado are pretty much a match made in heaven)
• 1 package of arugula (or romain, or whatever you have)
• 6 green onions, finely chopped (1 cup)
• 3 Tbs. lime juice
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro

If you want to be real fancy sure you can put it back in the avocado shell, but lets be real, that is not a big enough serving size...just sayin

Mashed Chickpea and Avocado Sandwich

Recipes similar to this have been on my radar for almost 2 years and I am just getting around to making this! I have been craving avocados this summer. I swear, I put them in almost anything and it tastes better! This is a really simple recipe and perfect for a summer picnic. I think it would make a great dip too or even something you could just eat alone. I wanted to add curry powder too but I was out!

Ingredients: 

• 1 1/2 cups cooked Chickpeas (I prefer any canned brand from the middle-eastern store!)
• 1 small-medium sized avocado
• 1-2 green onions 
• a handful of fresh cilantro 
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• Dash of cayenne pepper
• Dash of garlic powder
• Bread (if desired, I used gluten free-Udis)
• Juice of 1 small lime
• Salt to taste 
• Lettuce 
• Tomatoes (fresh from the garden!)

Place chickpeas in a bowl and smash with a fork until most of the chickpeas are soft . Add avocado and smash into the chickpeas until combined. Chop green onion(s) and cilantro and add to mixture. Add spices and lime juice, mix throughly. Toast bread, add cheddar cheese and mustard if desired. Top with lettuce and tomatoes. It is a bit messy so you'll need some napkins!!