Corn Bean and Chickpea Salad
Colorful, zesty, and packed with plant-based protein, this Corn Bean and Chickpea Salad is a refreshing, no-cook recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or healthy meal prep. Featuring a vibrant mix of canned chickpeas, black beans, sweet corn, diced red bell pepper, and fresh cilantro, this salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Tossed in a tangy lime and cumin dressing with just a touch of honey or maple syrup for balance, every bite bursts with flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes and naturally gluten-free, this versatile dish can be enjoyed as a hearty vegetarian side or a light main course. Serve it chilled or at room temperature and savor a taste of effortless wholesome goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned, drained)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
- 0.5 medium red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 whole lime (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, black beans, and corn kernels.
Add the diced red bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl. Toss gently to mix.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey or maple syrup, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more lime juice, salt, or pepper if desired.
Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy as a standalone dish or as a side to your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1243 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.1 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2493 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 167.9 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.3 g | 144% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.4 g | ||
| Protein | 44.0 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 264 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 2282 mg | 49% | |
*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.
