Chickpea and Black Bean Salad with Chili Lime Dressing

Bright, zesty, and packed with plant-based protein, this Chickpea and Black Bean Salad with Chili Lime Dressing is a vibrant addition to your healthy eating routine. Featuring a colorful medley of chickpeas, black beans, sweet corn, crisp cucumber, and red bell pepper, this dish delivers a refreshing crunch with every bite. Tossed in a bold chili lime dressing made with garlic, cumin, and a hint of sweetness from honey (or maple syrup for a vegan twist), it’s the perfect balance of smoky, tangy, and sweet flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this salad is ideal for busy weeknights, meal prep, or as a crowd-pleasing side dish at potlucks and picnics. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and easily customizable, this nutrient-rich salad is sure to become a go-to favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 89/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 oz) sweet corn, rinsed and drained
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 small cucumber, diced
• 1 small red onion, finely diced
• 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, black beans, and sweet corn.

Step 2

Add the diced red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and chopped cilantro to the bowl.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and mix well to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more lime juice, salt, or chili powder to taste.

Step 6

Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. The salad can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1384.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1659.1

Total Fat 56.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1890.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 237.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 65.8g	0%
Total Sugars 52.6g
Protein 68.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 469.0mg	0%
Iron 23.1mg	0%
Potassium 3087.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.3%

Protein: 15.8%

Carbs: 54.8%