Fresh Southwest Chickpea Black Bean Salad Recipe Easy & Healthy
A vibrant, healthy salad packed with chickpeas, black beans, fresh veggies, and creamy avocado, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Southwest
Ingredients
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- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, cubed
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice the cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and red onion into small, bite-sized pieces. Chop the cilantro finely and set aside.
- Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas and black beans thoroughly.
- Combine the chickpeas, black beans, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Peel and cube the avocado right before serving to prevent browning. Gently fold it into the salad.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add more salt or lime juice if desired.
Notes
[‘Chill the beans after rinsing for a refreshing salad.’, ‘Dice veggies evenly for balanced flavors in every bite.’, ‘Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.’, ‘Be gentle while tossing to keep the avocado intact.’, ‘Prepare ahead without the avocado and add it just before serving.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 10
Keywords: Southwest salad, chickpea salad, black bean salad, healthy salad, vegan salad, gluten-free salad, easy salad recipe