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Fiesta Bean Salad

A vibrant and flavorful Fiesta Bean Salad, perfect as a side dish or a light lunch. Packed with beans, corn, avocado, and a zesty lime dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 0.03 cup fresh lime juice
  • 0.03 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Salad
  • 15 oz black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.25 cup red onion finely diced
  • 0.25 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 medium avocado diced

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and minced garlic.
  2. Add the black beans, chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro to the bowl. Toss gently to combine.
  3. Just before serving, gently fold in the diced avocado. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed fresh. If making ahead, keep the avocado separate and add just before serving to prevent browning.
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