Description
A vibrant Chickpea Black Bean Salad packed with fresh ingredients and delightful flavors, perfect for a nourishing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 1 cup cooked black beans
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine cooked chickpeas and cooked black beans in a large bowl.
- Add diced bell peppers, cucumbers, and chopped red onion to the bowl.
- Stir in the chopped fresh parsley, ensuring all ingredients are well mixed.
- Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture, tossing gently to ensure even coating.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt or pepper to your preference.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld together.
Notes
For added flavor, consider letting the salad sit longer and chill. Fresh ingredients enhance overall taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Latin American, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg