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Dense Bean Salad

Dense Bean Salad


  • Author: therecipemingle
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Description

The first time I made this salad, it was just a quick lunch idea — but the moment I took a bite, I knew it was something special. The bright crunch of fresh veggies, the hearty beans, and that zingy lemon dressing? Pure joy in a bowl. Now, it’s my go-to for picnics and potlucks. It’s no surprise this gem has taken TikTok by storm!


Ingredients

Scale

The Salad:

1 can garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed, and dried

1 can navy beans, drained, rinsed, and dried

1 small red onion, diced (about 3/4 cup)

2 small bell peppers (red, orange, or yellow), diced

1/2 English cucumber, diced

1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced

6 oz vegan feta cheese, crumbled (Violife works well)

Fresh parsley, stems removed and finely chopped

The Dressing:

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Juice of one lemon (about 3 tbsp)

1 tbsp maple syrup

1 tsp Dijon mustard

3 large garlic cloves, pressed

1/2 tsp fine salt

1/2 tsp dried oregano


Instructions

Add all salad ingredients to a large mixing bowl.

In a separate bowl or jar, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.

Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to let the flavors shine.

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320 per serving
  • Sodium: 600mg per serving
  • Carbohydrates: 26g per serving
  • Fiber: 9g per serving
  • Protein: 11g per serving