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Dense Bean Salad

Dense Bean Salad is a hearty mix of beans and vegetables tossed in a zesty dressing. It's high in protein, full of flavor, and tastes even better the next day.
Prep Time15 minutes
Refrigerate1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dense bean salad recipe, easy dense bean salad, mediterranean dense bean salad
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 (7-ounce) package sliced salami
  • 1 cup diced English cucumber
  • 1 medium diced yellow bell pepper
  • 1 cup sliced black olives
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese cubed
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley

Dressing

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 3 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons honey, ¼ cup red wine vinegar, 3 teaspoons dijon mustard, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a large bowl, add the 1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, 1 cup sliced black olives, ¼ cup diced red onion, 1 cup diced English cucumber, 1 medium diced yellow bell pepper, 1 (7-ounce) package sliced salami, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, and ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
  • For the best flavor, cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours!

Notes

Storage & Make Ahead Instructions
  • In the Refrigerator: Keep leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Make Ahead: This salad is meant to be made ahead, so the flavors meld! Make it up to 2 days in advance! Store in an airtight container in the fridge until you're ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 582mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 463IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 1mg

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