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Southwest Chickpea Black Bean Salad

Refreshing Southwest Chickpea Black Bean Salad in 15 Minutes

This Southwest Chickpea Black Bean Salad is a vibrant, no-cook vegan dish packed with protein and fiber, perfect for busy weekdays.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Frozen Corn no need to thaw
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes quartered
  • 0.5 cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1 handful Cilantro chopped
  • 1 medium Avocado ripe
  • 1 small Jalapeño diced
For the Vinaigrette
  • 2 limes Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 limes Lime Zest
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup or honey
  • to taste Spices chili powder or cumin

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas and black beans with corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Mix well to create a colorful salad base.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, minced garlic, and maple syrup. Season with salt, pepper, and chili powder to taste.
  3. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad base and gently toss to combine, letting it sit for about 5 minutes.
  4. When ready to serve, slice the avocado and fold it into the salad.
  5. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; keep avocado separate until serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 320mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Rinse beans to reduce sodium and enhance flavor. Use fresh ingredients for the best taste. The salad is customizable with different beans and spices.

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