Description
Chickpeas Black Beans Salad is a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish bursting with flavor and texture. This quick and easy salad combines protein-rich chickpeas and black beans with fresh vegetables, making it the perfect addition to summer barbecues or a wholesome weeknight dinner. Ready in just 20 minutes, this colorful salad is not only visually appealing but also incredibly delicious, ensuring your friends and family will come back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your counter for easy access.
- Rinse the canned chickpeas and black beans under cold water using a fine mesh strainer. Drain well and pat dry.
- Chop the cherry tomatoes in half, finely chop the red onion, and cilantro.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, black beans, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. Toss gently.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss again until evenly coated.
- Let the salad rest for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg