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Southwest Chickpea Black Bean Salad

Vibrant Southwest Chickpea Black Bean Salad in 15 Minutes

A quick and budget-friendly Southwest Chickpea Black Bean Salad, packed with protein and flavor, perfect for busy days.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Southwest
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn frozen fire-roasted corn recommended
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 medium Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1 handful Cilantro chopped
  • 1 medium Avocado diced, add just before serving
  • 1 medium Jalapeño diced, adjust heat to preference
For the Vinaigrette
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Zest
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup adjust to taste
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Gently fold together until evenly mixed.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, garlic, maple syrup, salt, and pepper until well-mixed.
  3. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients.
  4. Just before serving, add diced avocado and fold it into the salad.
  5. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Rinse canned beans thoroughly to reduce sodium. Allow salad to chill for at least 30 minutes for the best flavor.

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