Chickpea And Black Bean Salad With Chili Lime Dressing Recipe

Ingredients for Chickpea And Black Bean Salad With Chili Lime Dressing

• 1 cup trimmed green beans
• 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans
• Orange Bell Pepper
• Corn Kernel
• Green Onions
• Fresh Coriander
• Olive Oil
• Lime Rind
• Lime Juice
• Chili Powder
• Sugar
• Salt
• Pepper

How to Make Chickpea And Black Bean Salad With Chili Lime Dressing

1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan.
2. Add 1 cup of trimmed green beans and cook until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
3. Drain green beans and immediately rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
4. Drain and rinse 1 (15-ounce) can of chickpeas thoroughly.
5. Drain and rinse 1 (15-ounce) can of black beans thoroughly.
6. In a large bowl, combine the cooled green beans, chickpeas, and black beans.
7. Add 1 cup of chopped orange bell pepper, 1 cup of corn kernels (fresh or frozen), and 1/2 cup of chopped red onion.
8. In a small bowl, whisk together the chili-lime dressing ingredients (see below).
9. Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat.
10. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Adjust chili powder or lime juice to your preference.
11. Optional: Add 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper or substitute kidney beans for black beans (or add both!).
12. Serve immediately or chill for later. Enjoy!