black beans, chickpeas, avocado salad
Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
5.0 (55)

Fiesta Bean Salad Recipe

The Fiesta Bean Salad combines hearty black beans and chickpeas with fresh tomatoes, vibrant cilantro, and creamy avocado, all drizzled with a zesty cumin-lime dressing for a refreshing twist.

Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
Servings
4 servings
Calories
335
AmericanTotal: 10 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 15 oz can black beans
  • 1 cup canned chickpeas
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup minced red onion
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1 medium avocado
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a spacious mixing bowl, blend together the minced garlic, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt until well incorporated.

  2. 2

    Fold in the black beans, chickpeas, diced tomato, chopped onion, and fresh cilantro; stir thoroughly to combine.

  3. 3

    Just before serving, carefully fold in the diced avocado and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition Information

335
Calories
14g
Protein
47g
Carbs
11.5g
Fat
2g
Sat. Fat
481.5mg
Sodium
* Nutrition information is per serving (1 generous cup as a side)

Notes & Tips

  • This is 1 generous cup which is perfect as a side dish to eat with your favorite protein. If you want to eat this for lunch, I would double the portion.

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