Description
Bean salad is a colorful and nutritious dish bursting with flavor, perfect for any occasion—from potlucks to quick weeknight dinners. This delightful mix combines hearty black beans and creamy chickpeas with crisp veggies like bell peppers and cucumbers, all harmoniously tossed in a zesty lime dressing. Serve it chilled for an eye-catching centerpiece that will impress even the pickiest eaters while ensuring a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber (preferably English), diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your kitchen counter.
- Rinse black beans and chickpeas under cold water in a colander.
- Dice red bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed beans with chopped veggies.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg