Dense Bean Salad
A hearty mix of chickpeas and black beans with bright lime vinaigrette, red onion, and fresh cilantro. Ready in 15 minutes—perfect for meal prep or a side that keeps.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 268
- Protein
- 11g
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Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ medium red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 whole lime (juiced)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Drain and rinse both cans of beans in a fine-mesh strainer.
- 2
Dice red onion into small, uniform pieces and roughly chop fresh cilantro.
- 3
Combine beans, red onion, and cilantro in a large bowl.
- 4
Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- 5
Pour dressing over beans and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- 6
Taste and adjust salt or lime juice if needed. Serve immediately or chill.
Tools you’ll need
- fine-mesh strainer
- cutting board
- knife
- large mixing bowl
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
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