Description
A vibrant salad balancing textures and flavors with chickpeas, black beans, and fresh vegetables, dressed with a zesty lime vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the chickpeas, black beans, corn, bell pepper, red onion, avocado, and cilantro in a large bowl.
- Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best texture and flavor. Rinse canned beans to avoid sliminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg