Description
Chili Lime Bean Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that makes the perfect addition to any meal. Bursting with zesty flavors from lime and chili powder, this salad features a delightful combination of chickpeas, black beans, corn, and fresh vegetables. It’s not only quick to prepare—taking just 10 minutes—but also healthy and customizable to suit your taste preferences. Whether enjoyed as a light lunch, a side at your next BBQ, or even as a filling in wraps, this salad is sure to satisfy. Plus, it’s make-ahead friendly and tastes even better after chilling in the fridge for an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen fire-roasted corn, thawed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 avocado, cubed
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- Spices: cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, maple syrup, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Just before serving, fold in cubed avocado.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg