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Chickpea Black Bean Salad

Vibrant Chickpea Black Bean Salad Ready in 15 Minutes

This Chickpea Black Bean Salad is a delicious, nutritious dish packed with plant protein and fiber, ready in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Southwest
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can chickpeas rinsed
  • 1 can black beans rinsed
  • 0.5 cup frozen corn thawed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.25 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1 jalapeño diced
For the Chili Lime Vinaigrette
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Stir gently to mix.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, minced garlic, and maple syrup. Add seasoning to taste.
  3. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently until coated.
  4. Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Fold in diced avocado just before serving.
  6. Store leftovers in an airtight container, adding avocado when ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 12mg

Notes

Rinse canned beans to lower sodium levels and enhance flavor. Chill the salad for the best flavor blending. Adjust spice levels as needed by varying jalapeño amount.

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