Irresistible Southwest Chickpea and Black Bean Salad Recipe - Beard and Bonnet

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounces / 425 grams) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounces / 425 grams) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup frozen fire roasted corn, thawed
• 1 avocado, cubed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ small red onion, finely diced
• 1 jalapeno, finely diced (optional)
• ¼ cup cilantro, minced
• 1 large clove of garlic, crushed
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• Zest of 1 lime
• Juice of 2 limes or ¼ cup lime juice
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder or Tajin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon salt