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    Home » Salads » Chickpea and Black Bean Salad Recipe

    Chickpea and Black Bean Salad Recipe

    Published: Jul 12, 2023 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Chickpea and black bean salad is packed with fresh veggies and chickpeas. Each crunchy bite offers a scrumptious hearty mouthful. This is a great appetizer or side dish, it acts as a great topping for chicken and it is also a delicious wrap filling!

    Chickpea black bean and veggie salad in a glass bowl.

    Original post: August 2019 | Updated: July 2023

    Why This Recipe Works

    I am and have always been an absolute salad fanatic (thanks to my mom!). The creativity, the crunch, the colors, the flavors, I love it all. Here are a few things I particularly love about this chickpea and black bean salad:

    • Every time I make this easy salad, it lasts approximately 2 minutes in our fridge.
    • We enjoy this salad in about a dozen different ways, including as a solo party food or side dish, as a topping over grilled chicken or as a wrap filling.
    • It is done in 15 minutes from start to finish.
    • The fresh flavors in each bite is out of this world and screams summer.
    • It tastes even better the next day, so making it ahead of time is definitely recommended.
    • When we bring this delicious recipe to any gathering, it gets rave reviews and many people ask for the recipe.

    Recipe Ingredients

    Chickpea salad ingredients on a cutting board.

    Chickpeas – Also known as garbanzo beans, the chickpea is the star of the show in this simple recipe. Be sure to drain and rinse before pouring from the can.

    Black beans – I do not always include black beans in this recipe, as you will see in some of the photos in this post. We love it both ways!

    Tomatoes – If you don’t love to chop tomatoes, use a can of diced tomatoes (juice included) instead.

    Cucumber – Mini cucumbers can be sliced in half lengthwise and then sliced to simplify the chopping and as long as you don’t mind the peels being included. I personally love cucumber peels!

    Red onion – Any variety of onion will work, such as yellow onion, white onion or even green onions. The purple onion will give the salad a bit of a kick!

    Jalapeno pepper – If you’re aiming for a spicy salad, add jalapenos! To keep it on the mild side, it will still be delicious if you omit this ingredient.

    Olive oil – Extra virgin olive oil is my go-to for this recipe, but canola oil is a great replacement.

    Vinegar – My favorite types of vinegar to use for this recipe are apple cider vinegar and red wine vinegar. Both are delicious!

    Lemon juice – Fresh lime juice can be used, as well!

    Spices – Cumin, cayenne pepper and salt are my favorite combination of seasonings to use in this recipe, but cater this to your liking as well as your spice tolerance.

    How To Make Chickpea and Black Bean Salad

    Chickpeas, black beans and cucumbers in a large glass mixing bowl.

    Step 1

    Combine the following ingredients in a large bowl to make this yummy garbanzo bean salad:

    • Chickpeas
    • Black beans
    • Tomato
    • Cucumber
    • Red onion
    • Jalapeno pepper (optional)
    • Olive oil
    • Red wine vinegar
    • Lemon juice
    • Cumin
    • Cayenne pepper (optional)
    Tomatoes, peppers, onions and seasonings in a glass mixing bowl.

    Step 2

    Mix well and season with salt and black pepper, as desired. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, a minimum of 30 minutes.

    Recipe Notes

    • Make this salad as spicy or mild as you’d like! For a mild version, omit they cayenne pepper and jalapeno. For an even spicier version, add 1 total jalapeno peppers and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
    • Substitute lime juice for lemon juice or use 1 tablespoon of each!
    • This is delicious chilled and also tastes great at room temperature.
    • If you want to go ALL fresh, soak and cook dried chickpeas as directed on the package. Drain and add to the recipe.
    • Boost the flavor by adding any of the following delicious additions: chili powder, paprika, sweet corn kernels, feta cheese, avocado chunks, bell pepper, fresh parsley or other fresh herbs.
    Close up photo of a veggie salad in a mixing bowl with chickpeas.

    What Are Chickpeas

    Chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans) are legumes that are grown in tropical or sub-tropical climates that when mashed, turn into delicious hummus. Chick peas are a great addition to salads because of their unique flavor and crunch.

    How Long Do Chickpeas Last in the Fridge

    When stored in an airtight container in the fridge, canned chickpeas that are either stored solo or as an ingredient in a salad will stay fresh for up to 4 days.

    What Do Chickpeas Taste Like

    Chickpeas have a mild, slightly earthy flavor, making them the perfect ingredient to add to salads and other recipes. The mildness allows them to take on flavors of other foods.

    What To Do With Chickpeas

    • Add them to any veggie-based salad and enjoy as a solo lunch or side dish. Or serve as a dip alongside tortilla chips.
    • Create a delicious hummus recipe out of them.
    • Add them to the top of a salad just before serving.
    • Make a curry with them.
    • Bake them in the oven along with your favorite spices to create a tasty, crunchy snack.
    • This is the perfect ingredient for pasta salads.
    • Mash and add to the top of your next baked potato.
    • Add them to your next bowl of white or brown rice or quinoa.

    Dried Beans vs Canned Beans

    There are benefits of using both dried and canned beans. Dried beans are more affordable than canned beans and they do not come with the added starchy liquids that canned beans do. Canned beans are quick and easy and do not require pre-soaking, decreasing the amount of time spent on a recipe.

    Rinsing the beans: Before adding canned beans to a recipe, rinse with water and drain 2-3 times first.

    Soaking the beans: Before adding dried beans to a recipe, soak them according the recommendations on the package.

    Adjusting amounts: Use half the amount of dried beans in a recipe that calls for canned beans and use double the amount of canned beans in a recipe that calls for dried beans.

    Best Vegetable Salad Recipes

    • Grilled corn and tomato salad is a great side or main dish. Grill the corn for added flavor and add shredded chicken to make it a more well-rounded meal!
    • Edamame tomato corn salad is my favorite salad recipe of ALL TIME. This delicious salad is a crowd-pleaser, enjoyed any time of the year. Every time I bring this to a party it gets devoured immediately!
    • Tomato cucumber chickpea salad is super fresh and delicious. Great solo or as a side or filling for a wrap!
    • This chopped salad is packed with delicious ingredients including candied pecans, red onions, avocado, tomatoes and more!
    • Make your own Unwich at home, Jimmy John’s style! This is such a great way to ditch the carb- and calorie-loaded bread and enjoy a healthy salad in the form of a sandwich.

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    Chickpea and Black Bean Salad Recipe

    Chickpea and black bean salad is packed with fresh tasty vegetables and chickpeas. Each crunchy bite offers a scrumptious hearty mouthful. This is a great appetizer or side dish, it acts as a great topping for chicken and it is also a delicious wrap filling!
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 130kcal
    Author: Megan Porta

    Ingredients

    • 15 oz chickpeas drained
    • 15 oz black beans drained
    • 1 tomato chopped
    • 1 cucumber peeled and chopped
    • 1/2 red onion chopped
    • 1 jalapeno pepper finely chopped, optional
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
    • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
    • 1 tsp ground cumin
    • 1/4 tsp ground cayenne
    • salt to taste

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, tomato, cucumber, red onion, jalapeno (if using), olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, cumin and cayenne pepper. Season with salt. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve!
      15 oz chickpeas, 1 tomato, 1 cucumber, 1/2 red onion, 1 jalapeno pepper, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp ground cayenne, salt, 15 oz black beans

    Notes

    • Make this salad as spicy or mild as you’d like! For a mild version, omit they cayenne pepper and jalapeno. For an even spicier version, add 1 total jalapeno peppers and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
    • Substitute lime juice for lemon juice or use 1 tablespoon of each!
    • This is delicious chilled and also tastes great at room temperature.
    • If you want to go ALL fresh, soak and cook dried chickpeas as directed on the package. Drain and add to the recipe.
    • Boost the flavor by adding any of the following delicious additions: chili powder, paprika, sweet corn kernels, feta cheese, avocado chunks, bell pepper, fresh parsley or other fresh herbs.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg
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      July 25, 2023 at 6:43 pm

      5 stars
      I love a good simple and tasty recipe!

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