Chickpea and Black Bean Salad With Chili Lime Dressing

Name: Chickpea and Black Bean Salad With Chili Lime Dressing
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4-5 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups green beans, chopped; 1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 (19 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 orange bell pepper, diced; 1 cup corn kernel; 2 green onions, sliced; 1/4 cup fresh coriander or 1/4 cup parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon lime rind, grated; 1 1/2-2 teaspoons lime juice; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; pepper

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Recipe by Abby Girl

I got the concept of this recipe from a Canadian Living magazine, but changed it around a bit....cut the oil and kicked up the seasonings I liked it so much, I was having it for breakfast.

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READY IN: 30mins

SERVES: 4-5

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

cups green beans, chopped
1

(19 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1

(19 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1

orange bell pepper, diced
1

cup corn kernel
2

green onions, sliced
¹⁄₄

cup fresh coriander or 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
2

tablespoons olive oil
1

teaspoon lime rind, grated
1 ¹⁄₂ - 2

teaspoons lime juice
2

teaspoons chili powder
1

teaspoon sugar
¹⁄₄

teaspoon salt
pepper

DIRECTIONS

In saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add green beans and cook until tender crisp, about 5 minutes. (If using frozen corn, add to the beans and cook for 1 minute) Drain and chill in cold water; drain and set aside.
Drain and rinse chickpeas and black beans thoroughly; place in a large bowl. Add orange pepper, corn and onions; set aside.
CHILI LIME DRESSING: Combine the ingredients; pour over the beans and toss to coat (Can be made ahead: cover and chill for up to 24 hours).
Adjust seasoning to personal preference.
Options:
Add/or change to red pepper.
Add/or change to red kidney beans.

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