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Zesty Chili Lime Bean Salad with Chicken & Avocado

Citrus Legume and Chicken Chopped Salad

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 15 oz Chickpeas Rinsed and drained
  • 15 oz Black beans Rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Corn kernels Fresh, canned, or thawed frozen
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 0.5 cup Red onion Finely diced
  • 0.25 cup Cilantro Freshly chopped
  • 16 oz Chicken breast Cooked and diced
  • 1 whole Avocado Large, diced
  • 3 tbsp Lime juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil Extra virgin
  • 1 tsp Chili powder Adjust to taste
  • 0.5 tsp Cumin Ground
  • 0.5 tsp Salt Fine sea salt

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and salt to create the dressing.
  • Rinse and drain the chickpeas and black beans, then place them into a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the diced cooked chicken, corn kernels, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro to the bowl.
  • Pour the dressing over the ingredients and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  • Gently fold in the diced avocado just before serving to maintain its texture. Serve immediately or chill for later.