Summer Chickpea Black Bean Salad
 
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Summer Chickpea Black Bean Salad recipe that is low in fat and high in protein and makes an amazing side dish for your summer picnics or BBQ!
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Recipe type: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 small red onion finely chopped
  • 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped (I had some yellow peppers on hand and added a handful chopped up)
  • 2 ribs celery and leafy tops, chopped
  • 2 clove garlic, minced or grated
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped (use parsley if you don't like cilantro)
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. Combine chick peas and black beans with onions, peppers, celery, garlic, red pepper flakes and cilantro in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the dressing.
  2. Dress salad with vinegar and oil mixture, salt and pepper. Taste and add more salt/pepper if needed.
  3. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving. It tastes better after doing this!
Recipe by Wishes and Dishes at https://wishesndishes.com/summer-chickpea-black-bean-salad/