My child, trust firmly in the Lord, and do not fear the judgment of men when conscience tells you that you are upright and innocent. For it is good and blessed to suffer such things, and they will not weigh heavily on the humble heart that trusts in God rather than itself. Many men say many things, and therefore little faith is to be put in them. Likewise, it is impossible to satisfy all men. Although Paul tried to please all in the Lord, and became all things to all men, yet he made little of their opinions. He labored abundantly for the edification and salvation of others, as much as lay in him and as much as he could, but he could not escape being sometimes judged and despised by others. Therefore, he committed all to God who knows all things.

Thomas a Kempis

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains		Salads	2	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	cn	Chickpeas (16 oz)
1	md	Cucumber, peeled
1	lg	Tomato
1		Red pepper, seeded & diced
2		Scallions, chopped
1		Avocado
1/3	c	Olive oil
1		Lemon
1/4	ts	Salt
1/8	ts	White pepper
8		Leaves fresh basil, chopped
1/3	c	Dill, fresh

INSTRUCTIONS

Drain chickpeas and rinse well. Cut cucumber into thin slices, then halve
them. Cut tomato into wedges, then halve them. Put cucumbers and tomato
pieces, as well as red peppers and scallions, in a bowl. Set aside. Dice
avocado. Put in a large bowl, and add oil and juice from half the lemon.
Add the salt, pepper and basil. Stir with fork (avocado will cream). Add
the vegetables and dill to avocado mixture. Toss gently. Add chickpeas, and
combine. Taste and add more lemon, salt and pepper as needed. Serve. Can be
prepared ahead of time and refrigerated.
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