Loaded Veggie Salad with Chickpeas and Black Beans

This versatile Loaded Veggie Salad is EASY to make and is packed with healthy ingredients, such as chickpeas, black beans, tomatoes and avocados. This salad is a delicious lunch, wrap filling, party side or even a topping for chicken!

INGREDIENTS:

• 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 15-oz. can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
• 15-oz. can diced tomatoes
• 15-oz. can corn, drained
• 4-oz. can diced green chiles
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 jalapeño pepper, diced (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Juice from 2 limes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Avocado slices, for topping

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Combine all ingredients (minus avocado) in a large bowl. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Top with avocado slices just before serving.

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