Smashed Cucumber Avocado Salad

Name: Smashed Cucumber Avocado Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1, 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 tbsp avocado oil; 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 6 Persian cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise; 1 avocado, cubed; 1/3 cup cilantro, stems removed and minced; 1 scallion, finely sliced; 1 clove garlic, grated; Juice and zest of one lime; 1 1/2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce; 2 tsp maple syrup; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional; 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds; Kosher salt; Grain of choice (quinoa, rice, farro, etc.)