I'm not sure about where you are, but here where I live in Georgia it hit the upper 90's this past week. Ugh. I hate to be a negative Nancy, but unless there is a body of water (i.e. lake, pool, ocean, or heck, even a sprinkler) nearby I don't enjoy temps that hot. You're sweaty by 9:00 in the morning if you dare venture outside and your car doubles as an oven in which to toast your morning bagel.
On days like these I want something light to eat. Filling, but light.
Enter this summer salad.
On Saturday the hubs and I stopped by Jaemor Farms (a-mazing local farmers market for those not familiar) and they had tons of fresh produce just begging to be adding to some yummy dish. So of course I obliged :)
We picked up some grape tomatoes, avocado and corn that I paired with some chickpeas from home for the most delicious, light and refreshing summer salad. This bowl of fresh goodness is topped with a honey lime dressing that brings out all of the bright flavors of each and every ingredient but at the same time isn't overpowering in and of itself.
Serve this dish as an appetizer when hosting your favorite friends or as a side dish. Then keep it to snack on late at night. Or in the afternoon. Or right after lunch even though you're not really hungry anymore. [Guilty.]
