Mexican Chickpea Salad

Bursting with bold flavors and vibrant colors, this Mexican Chickpea Salad is a quick, healthy, and satisfying dish you'll want to make on repeat! Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, sweet corn, and a zesty blend of lime juice, cumin, and chili powder, this salad is as refreshing as it is nourishing. The addition of red bell pepper, red onion, and fresh cilantro adds a delightful crunch and herbaceous kick, while optional jalapeño brings a customizable touch of heat. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for meal prep, picnics, or as a crowd-pleasing side dish, this gluten-free and vegan recipe is guaranteed to brighten your table. For an extra pop of flavor, let it chill before serving to infuse the ingredients with the tangy, spiced dressing.

Nutriscore Rating: 87/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup corn kernels (cooked or canned, drained)
• 1 large avocado, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 small jalapeño (optional), finely chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, diced avocado, diced red bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 4

If using jalapeño for added spice, mix it in at this stage and adjust to your preferred heat level.

Step 5

Taste and add more lime juice, salt, or pepper if needed.

Step 6

Serve immediately or let the salad sit in the refrigerator for 15–30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Garnish with additional cilantro if desired and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1375.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1622.9

Total Fat 74.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2487.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 210.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 61.8g	0%
Total Sugars 44.3g
Protein 57.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 362.2mg	0%
Iron 20.5mg	0%
Potassium 3746.1mg	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: 38.5%

Protein: 13.2%

Carbs: 48.4%