Chickpea Avocado Salad

This chickpea and avocado salad is full of healthy fats, protein, and bright flavors. You can eat it for lunch or as a side dish with any other meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 ripe avocado, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Put chickpeas, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro in a large bowl

Add lime juice and olive oil to the salad

Add pepper and salt, and then gently toss everything together

Put it in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving or serve it right away

Lemon Chicken Kabab Marinade

Diane's lemon chicken kabab marinade is a zesty and flavorful way to prepare chicken for grilling. The combination of lemon juice, olive oil, and aromatic spices gives the chicken a bright and tangy flavor, perfect for a summertime barbecue or a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

In a bowl, mix together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and paprika

Cut chicken breasts into cubes and place them in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish

Pour the marinade over the chicken, making sure all pieces are coated evenly

Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results

Preheat grill to medium-high heat

Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers

Grill chicken kababs for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely charred

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving