Italian Dense Bean Salad
This Italian Dense Bean Salad went viral on Tik Tok for a reason - it's hearty, nutritious, and absolutely loaded with flavor, with fresh veggies, savory meats, and a vinegar-based dressing.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 31 oz canned chickpeas (rinsed)
- 15.5 oz canned great northern beans (rinsed)
- 2 bell peppers (finely diced)
- ½ large red onion (finely diced)
- 1 cup diced jarred pepperoncini peppers
- 4 oz jarred julienned sun-dried tomatoes (drained & oil reserved)
- 12 oz marinated mozzarella balls packed in oil (drained)
- 4 oz hard salami (diced)
- 4 oz pepperoni (diced)
For the Dressing
- ⅓ cup reserved sun-dried tomato oil
- ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Once salad elements are chopped into bite-sized pieces, toss them together in a very large bowl.
- In a jar with a lid, combine salad dressing elements (vinegar, oil, mustard, and spices). Shake well until combined.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss well. Refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving.
Notes
- LEFTOVERS: Store covered in the fridge; lasts 4–5 days and gets better with time.
- Swap beans for 16 oz cooked pasta for a pasta salad version.
- Chop everything into bite-sized pieces (especially onion + pepper).
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 421kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 20gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 988mgPotassium: 628mgFiber: 8gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg
