Description
This vibrant Summer Corn and Chickpea Salad is a refreshing medley of sweet corn, hearty chickpeas, and colorful veggies. Tossed in a zesty lime dressing, it’s perfect for summer gatherings, barbecues, or as a light meal. Enjoy the delightful crunch and bright flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh sweet corn (about 3 ears)
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup red onion, finely diced
- ½ cup cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Rinse the chickpeas under cold water. Cut the corn off the cobs if using fresh.
- Mix the base: In a large bowl, combine corn, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and herbs.
- Add the dressing: Whisk together lime juice and olive oil in a small bowl. Drizzle over the salad mixture and toss gently until well-coated.
- Taste test: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Chill (optional): For enhanced flavors, refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve & enjoy: Present in bowls or on plates as a refreshing side dish or main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg