Southwest Chickpea and Corn Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my full disclosure policy. Party-perfect and easy to make ahead, this salad features sweet corn, crisp red bell peppers, and buttery chickpeas tossed in a cumin-scented honey-lime vinaigrette. I love bean and veggie salads in the summer—they’re colorful, hearty, and easy to make ahead for a crowd. This Southwest chickpea and corn salad is a perfect example. With sweet corn, crisp red bell peppers, and buttery chickpeas, all tossed in a cumin-scented honey-lime vinaigrette, it’s a go-to for outdoor gatherings. Whether serving it alongside tequila lime chicken, blackened chicken, shrimp tacos, carne asada, or enjoying it on its own, it’s sure to be a hit. “This salad is delicious–what a delectable combination of flavors, not to mention easy-to-pull-together and healthy!” What You’ll Need To Make Southwest Chickpea And Corn Salad Chickpeas: Adds protein and a hearty, creamy texture. Red Bell Pepper: Provides sweetness, color, and crunch. Corn Kernels: Adds sweetness and a fresh, summery flavor. Cook fresh corn on the cob before removing the kernels and adding them to the salad. Cooked Edamame: Contributes protein and a slightly nutty taste. Scallions: Adds a mild onion flavor and freshness. Fresh Lime Juice: Provides acidity and brightness. Garlic: Adds a pungent, savory depth. Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Adds richness and binds the ingredients together. Use best quality such as Lucini or Colavita. Honey: Balances the tart lime juice and savory garlic with a touch of sweetness. Cumin: Adds warmth and a smoky, earthy flavor. Jump to the printable recipe for precise measurements Chickpeas: Adds protein and a hearty, creamy texture. Red Bell Pepper: Provides sweetness, color, and crunch. Corn Kernels: Adds sweetness and a fresh, summery flavor. Cook fresh corn on the cob before removing the kernels and adding them to the salad. Cooked Edamame: Contributes protein and a slightly nutty taste. Scallions: Adds a mild onion flavor and freshness. Fresh Lime Juice: Provides acidity and brightness. Garlic: Adds a pungent, savory depth. Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Adds richness and binds the ingredients together. Use best quality such as Lucini or Colavita. Honey: Balances the tart lime juice and savory garlic with a touch of sweetness. Cumin: Adds warmth and a smoky, earthy flavor. Jump to the printable recipe for precise measurements Step-By-Step Instructions In a large bowl add the chickpeas, bell pepper, corn, edamame, and scallions. Stir gently to combine. Add the lime juice, garlic, oil, honey, salt, pepper, and cumin. Stir gently to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy! You May Also Like RecipeComments (56)Add Comment Recipe Comments (56) Add Comment Ingredients 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 ears cooked corn, kernels cut from the cob 1 cup cooked edamame 3 scallions, white and green parts, finely sliced ¼ cup fresh lime juice, from 2 limes 1 large clove garlic, minced ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, best quality such as Lucini or Colavita 2 tablespoons honey 1¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon cumin 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 ears cooked corn, kernels cut from the cob 1 cup cooked edamame 3 scallions, white and green parts, finely sliced ¼ cup fresh lime juice, from 2 limes 1 large clove garlic, minced ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, best quality such as Lucini or Colavita 2 tablespoons honey 1¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon cumin Instructions In a large bowl, add the chickpeas, bell pepper, corn, edamame, and scallions. Stir gently to combine. Add the lime juice, garlic, oil, honey, salt, pepper, and cumin and stir to incorporate into the salad. Refrigerate until ready to serve. The salad will keep in the fridge for up to three days. In a large bowl, add the chickpeas, bell pepper, corn, edamame, and scallions. Stir gently to combine. Add the lime juice, garlic, oil, honey, salt, pepper, and cumin and stir to incorporate into the salad. Refrigerate until ready to serve. The salad will keep in the fridge for up to three days. Nutrition Information Powered by Per serving (4 servings) Calories: 351 Fat: 18 g Saturated fat: 2 g Carbohydrates: 40 g Sugar: 13 g Fiber: 9 g Protein: 12 g Sodium: 618 mg Cholesterol: 0 mg Per serving (4 servings) Calories: 351 Fat: 18 g Saturated fat: 2 g Carbohydrates: 40 g Sugar: 13 g Fiber: 9 g Protein: 12 g Sodium: 618 mg Cholesterol: 0 mg This website is written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration. Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. The data is calculated through an online nutritional calculator, Edamam.com. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. To obtain the most accurate nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator. Gluten-Free Adaptable Note To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free. See more recipes: Dairy-FreeGluten-Free AdaptableMake-AheadSaladsVegetarianAmerican Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Adaptable Make-Ahead Salads Vegetarian American