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Southwest Chickpea Black Bean Salad

Southwest Chickpea Black Bean Salad

A refreshing Southwest Chickpea Black Bean Salad loaded with beans, corn, and a zesty dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Salad Base

  • 1 15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen fire roasted corn, thawed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ small red onion, finely diced
  • 1 jalapeno, finely diced (optional)
  • ¼ cup cilantro, minced
  • 1 avocado, cubed

Dressing

  • 1 lime zest zest of one lime
  • 2 limes, juiced or ¼ cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil optional
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 large clove garlic, crushed or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder or Tajin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
  • In a separate cup or bowl, combine lime zest, lime juice, oil, maple syrup, and remaining seasonings. Whisk the vinaigrette together and pour dressing over beans and gently toss everything together to coat.
  • Place beans in the fridge to chill for at least an hour before serving. When ready to serve, mix in your avocado and make sure to toss again, then enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to adjust or omit the oil and maple syrup. Add grains or serve with tortilla chips, quinoa, rice or bulgur wheat to make it a meal. Omit the jalapeño for less spice. Add avocado when ready to serve to prevent oxidation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 12gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg
Keyword black bean salad, Chickpea Salad, gluten-free salad, healthy salad, Southwest salad, Vegetarian Salad
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