Description
Delight your palate with this colorful, protein-rich bean salad that’s perfect for any gathering! Featuring a medley of black beans, chickpeas, and fresh vegetables, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing, this salad is not only healthy but visually stunning. Ideal for meal prep or entertaining, it promises to impress everyone at the table. Whip it up for a nutritious side dish or serve it as a satisfying main course!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and drain black beans and chickpeas. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Dice the red bell pepper and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add them to a large mixing bowl.
- Chop the fresh cilantro and mix it into the vegetable mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg