Crispy Chili Lime Chickpea Bean Salad
This Crispy Chili Lime Chickpea Bean Salad is a vibrant, protein-packed salad featuring roasted chickpeas, black beans, sweet corn, creamy avocado, fresh vegetables, and a zesty chili lime dressing. Perfect for lunch, meal prep, potlucks, or a light dinner, this colorful salad delivers a delicious combination of crunchy, creamy, sweet, and tangy flavors.
Equipment
- Large baking sheet
- Mixing Bowl
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring spoons
- Spatula or large spoon
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 avocado diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Chili Lime Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chickpeas dry with paper towels.
- Place the chickpeas on a baking sheet and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
- Spread the chickpeas into a single layer.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Allow the chickpeas to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn, diced red bell pepper, cilantro, and green onions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Add the roasted chickpeas and gently mix.
- Fold in the diced avocado.
- Let the salad rest for 15 minutes for the flavors to develop if desired. Serve immediately or chilled.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories 285 kcal
- Protein 10 g
- Carbohydrates 30 g
- Fat 15 g
- Saturated Fat 2 g
- Fiber 10 g
- Sugar 4 g
- Sodium 420 mg
- Potassium 520 mg
