Description
Dense Bean Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together a medley of hearty beans, colorful vegetables, and savory proteins in a tangy vinaigrette. Perfect for meal prep, this salad can be enjoyed as a filling lunch or dinner option, and it’s versatile enough to serve as a side at gatherings or barbecues. With its crunchy textures and fresh flavors, Dense Bean Salad not only delights the palate but also keeps you satisfied without feeling heavy. Prepare it ahead of time for an even more flavorful experience as the ingredients meld together in the fridge.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 1 can cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 can kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced small)
- 1/2 cup sweet onion (diced small)
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- 2 bell peppers (diced small)
- 3/4 cup banana peppers (chopped)
- 4 oz. provolone cheese (diced)
- 4 oz. deli turkey (diced)
- Dressing: olive oil, vinegar, honey, garlic, dijon mustard, herbs
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cannellini beans, kidney beans, diced cucumber, sweet onion, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, banana peppers, provolone cheese, and turkey.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, honey, garlic, dijon mustard, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until all ingredients are well coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg