Black beans, chick peas, tomatoes, cilantro and avocado are tossed with a cumin-lime vinaigrette – I love the bright, fresh flavors of this quick and easy salad! Perfect for lunch, Meatless Mondays, or even as a side dish with grilled steak, shrimp or chicken.
Something magical happens when you combine cumin, cilantro and lime juice. I can seriously add this to just about anything and be a happy camper.
Fiesta Bean Salad
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive
- 1 tsp cumin
- pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 15 oz can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup minced red onion (finely diced)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1/2 medium avocado (diced)
- In a large bowl, combine the garlic, lime juice, oil, cumin, crushed red pepper, and salt.
- Add the black beans, chickpeas, tomato, onion and cilantro; mix well (Optional: chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes for the flavors to combine). When ready to eat, gently mix in avocado and serve right away.
Adapted from Skinny Taste