Chilled Raw Tomato and Mint Cucumber Soup

Ok so I may have a small obsession with raw cucumber soups...enjoy!

What you will need

v  2 Cucumbers

v  1 avocado

v  Juice from 2 limes

v  ½ cup fresh mint

v  2 tbsp green onion

v  2 garlic cloves

v  One tomato

v  1tsp salt

v  ½ tsp pepper

  

   Instructions

   Roughly chop cucumbers and tomato. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Allow to chill in the fridge before serving. Yum.

Chickpea and Tomato Salad

I’m not kidding, this chickpea salad tastes sooo good, not to mention it's super easy to make! An awesome main or side dish for those sizzling summer days we seem to be experiencing in Ottawa lately! 

What you will need

• v  2 tbsp chopped onions
  v  2 tbsp olive oil
  v  Juice from 1 lemon
  v  Can of chickpeas
  v  2 tomatoes
  v  2 ½ tbsp fresh mint
  v  ½ tsp pepper
  v  ½ tsp salt

Instructions

Drain chickpeas, dice tomatoes and put all ingredients in a bowl. Let stand for 10 min for maximum flavor absorption! Enjoy, yumyum! 

Chilled Raw Cucumber and Avocado Soup

Looking for a refreshing meal on a hot summer day? This soup is where it's at. Made from fresh raw ingredients, it will not only taste absolutely delicious but make you feel awesome too!

What You Will Need

v  2 cucumbers

v  1 large avocado

v  2 limes

v  ¾ cup water

v  2 garlic cloves

v  1 tbsp fresh chopped mint

v  2 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro

v  1 tsp salt

v  ½ tsp pepper

Instructions

Chop up the cucumbers, avocado, mint and cilantro and place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Place in the fridge for at least an hour before serving. Garnish with fresh mint if you're feeling fancy!