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Southwest Chickpea Black Bean Salad

Refreshing Southwest Chickpea Black Bean Salad in 15 Minutes

A quick and flavorful Southwest Chickpea Black Bean Salad packed with vibrant veggies and legumes, perfect for a healthy meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 1 can Chickpeas rinsed for reduced sodium
  • 1 can Black Beans can substitute with other beans if desired
  • 1 cup Corn fire-roasted corn recommended
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 cup Red Onion diced
  • 0.25 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 1 each Avocado ripe, diced just before serving
  • 1 each Jalapeño optional
For the Vinaigrette
  • 2 each Lime Juice & Zest fresh juice preferred
  • 0.25 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil or substitute with another oil
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup or other liquid sweetener
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 can of rinsed chickpeas, 1 can of black beans, and 1 cup of thawed fire-roasted corn. Add 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes, ½ cup of diced red onion, and ¼ cup of chopped cilantro. Fold gently to mix.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the zest and juice of 2 limes, ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, and 2 cloves of minced garlic. Add salt, pepper, and chili powder to taste, whisking until combined.
  3. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad base and gently toss using a spatula until everything is coated.
  4. Carefully dice 1 ripe avocado and gently fold it into the salad just before serving to maintain its creamy texture.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Keep the avocado separate until serving to prevent browning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Customize your salad by swapping ingredients based on your preferences. Always taste and adjust lime juice and seasoning as needed.

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