DENSE BEAN SALAD
This dense bean salad is a hearty and nutrient-packed dish made with chickpeas, black beans, fresh cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, mozzarella, salami, and kalamata olives. The beans provide protein and fiber to help keep you full, while the vegetables add freshness and crunch. A simple dressing of olive oil, garlic, wine vinegar, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning gives it a bright, tangy flavor It requires no cooking, is quick to prepare, and is perfect for meal prep, lunches, or a filling side dish
Ingredients
15 oz Can Chickpeas
15 oz Can black beans
1 Package Cherry Tomatoes
2 oz Mozzarella Balls
2 oz Chopped Salami
2 Cucumbers
¼ Cup Kalamata Olives
2 Cloves of Garlic
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
2 Tbsp Wine Vinegar
1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
Salt
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Instructions
1. First, rinse and drain the cans of chickpeas and black beans. Pat dry with a paper towel and add to a large bowl.
2 Next, grab a cutting board and dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, chop salami into small chunks and cut olives in half. Add to bowl along with the mozzarella pearls.
3. Then, in a separate small bowl whisk together the olive oil, garlic, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper. Adjust seasoning to preference.
4. Finally, add the dressing to the large bowl. Mix and serve!
Tips and Substitions
Swap the roasted garlic for fresh garlic, pre-minced, or garlic powder!
Omit the olives or substitute black olives
Swap salami for pepperoni, tofu, chicken or any protein! You can also omit this ingredient
Get creative! Add or swap any ingredients to your liking
Let salad sit in fridge for at least an hour for everything to marinate
Eat Well. Spend less.
Beans are one of the most affordable proteins available! Especially when compared to other forms of protein such different types of meats.
Budget-Friendly Nutrition
Additional Smart Savings Tips: Buy dry beans in bulk Batch prep once can prepare you upwards of 3-4 meals.
Additional Resoucres
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