Southwest Chickpea Salad

Serves: 4-5

Ingredients

• 1 (15 oz) can each of chickpeas, black beans, and corn, rinsed/drained
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ¼ cup cilantro, minced
• ½ cup red onion, chopped
• ½ cup bell peppers, finely diced
• ½ cup green onion, diced
• 1 jalapeño, diced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 limes, juiced
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp each of dried basil, salt, cumin, paprika, and chili powder

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine chickpeas, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and red onion.
2. In separate bowl, mix maple syrup, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, and all remaining seasonings.
3. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently.
4. Let chill in refrigerator for one hour.
5. Add cilantro and green onion; toss prior to serving.