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Chickpea Black Bean Salad

Chickpea Black Bean Salad: Vibrant Flavor in 15 Minutes

A quick and delicious Chickpea Black Bean Salad perfect for summer gatherings, rich in flavors and plant-based protein.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Fire Roasted Corn can substitute with fresh corn
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion chopped
  • 1 handful Cilantro chopped
  • 1 medium Avocado cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium Jalapeño optional for spice
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1 lime Lime Juice fresh
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with neutral oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup or agave/honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 pinch Salt adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, drain and rinse the chickpeas and black beans. Add the corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Mix gently.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, garlic, maple syrup, cumin, chili powder, and salt for 30 seconds until smooth.
  3. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and fold gently to combine.
  4. Slice the avocado and fold it into the salad just before serving.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to four days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 9gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 9gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Rinse canned beans to remove excess sodium. Store salad without avocado to keep it fresh. Customize with seasonal veggies as desired.

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