Description
A refreshing and zesty Chili Lime Bean Salad with a mix of beans, corn, tomatoes, and avocado tossed in a tangy lime dressing. This salad is perfect for a light and healthy meal or a flavorful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Base
- 1, 15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1, 15 oz can 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 jalapeno, finely diced (optional)
- 1/4 cup cilantro, minced
- 1 avocado, cubed
Dressing
- Zest of one lime
- Juice of 2 limes or 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 large clove of garlic, crushed or 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder or Tajin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Combine Salad Base: In a medium mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- Make Dressing: In a separate cup or bowl, mix together lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, maple syrup, garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt to make the dressing.
- Toss Everything Together: Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and gently toss to coat. Chill in the fridge for at least an hour.
- Final Touch: Before serving, mix in the avocado, toss again, and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
