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Chickpea Black Bean Salad

Vibrant Chickpea Black Bean Salad Ready in 15 Minutes

A colorful Chickpea Black Bean Salad that is healthy, no-cook, and takes just 15 minutes to prepare.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Southwest
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Fire Roasted Corn
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 1 medium Avocado diced just before serving
  • 1 medium Jalapeño diced, optional
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil or neutral oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • to taste Salt
Optional Toppings
  • to taste Additional Cilantro or Parsley
  • to taste Chili Flakes

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chickpea Black Bean Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, drain and rinse the chickpeas and black beans under cold water.
  2. Add the fire-roasted corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Gently stir to combine.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, garlic, maple syrup, cumin, and chili powder until emulsified.
  4. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and gently fold to coat the ingredients.
  5. Just before serving, add the diced avocado and gently mix in without mashing it.
  6. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to four days. Stir gently before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 360mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 9gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Rinse canned beans to reduce sodium. Add diced avocado right before serving to keep it fresh.

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