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Tastiest, easiest spring salad ever! I picked this recipe up on a friend’s Facebook post. I believe it comes from Greta, one of the author’s of Looney Spoons. I have changed it by adding the black beans and the cumin.
Here's the basic recipe...though I didn't really measure or follow a recipe...just sorta whipped it together.

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Rinse the Chickpeas and the Black Beans.

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Mix the Chickpeas and the Black Beans together.

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Cut the Red onion finely and add to the peas and beans. Peel the cucumber then dice it. I usually add more cucumber.

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Halve the tomatoes and add to mixture. At this point I add the dressing. I think the salad tastes better if this is done the day before however this is not totally necessary.

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Just before serving add the avocado.

Ingredients for Spring Salad

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1 can (19 oz/540 ml) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 can (15 oz/398 ml) Black Beans, 
drained and rinsed

1/2 a large English cucumber, peeled and diced


1 small container grape tomatoes, halved or quartered


1/4 cup minced red onions


1 avocado, diced (Or about 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese)


Toss all together in large bowl.

Ingredients for Dressing

Juice of one large lemon

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp honey or maple syrup

1 tbsp minced fresh dill

¼ tsp cumin

Whisk together then pour dressing over salad and mix well. Add sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

I make this ahead of time and just add the avocado at the last minute.

Images from my iPhone