VIRAL DENSE BEAN SALAD

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Rinse and drain the beans, then add them to a large salad bowl.
  2. 2Rinse and drain the beans, then add them to a large salad bowl.
  3. 3Rinse and drain the beans, then add them to a large salad bowl.
  4. 4Add the cucumbers, red onion, bell peppers, and parsley to the salad bowl.
  5. 5Add the cucumbers, red onion, bell peppers, and parsley to the salad bowl.
  6. 6Add the cucumbers, red onion, bell peppers, and parsley to the salad bowl.
  7. 7In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, garlic, oregano, dijon mustard, cumin, and salt.
  8. 8In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, garlic, oregano, dijon mustard, cumin, and salt.
  9. 9In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, garlic, oregano, dijon mustard, cumin, and salt.
  10. 10Pour the dressing over the salad.
  11. 11Pour the dressing over the salad.
  12. 12Pour the dressing over the salad.
  13. 13Add the feta and chopped salami.
  14. 14Add the feta and chopped salami.
  15. 15Add the feta and chopped salami.
  16. 16Gently toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated in dressing.
  17. 17Gently toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated in dressing.
  18. 18Gently toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated in dressing.
  19. 19Taste and adjust if needed with more salt, lemon juice, or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  20. 20Taste and adjust if needed with more salt, lemon juice, or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  21. 21Taste and adjust if needed with more salt, lemon juice, or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  22. 22Serve right away or chill in the fridge for 30–60 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  23. 23Serve right away or chill in the fridge for 30–60 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  24. 24Serve right away or chill in the fridge for 30–60 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Ingredients

  • 3 small Persian cucumbers, chopped
  • 3 small Persian cucumbers, chopped
  • 3 small Persian cucumbers, chopped
  • 0.5 red onion
  • 0.5 red onion
  • 0.5 red onion
  • 3 multicolor bell peppers, deseeded and chopped
  • 3 multicolor bell peppers, deseeded and chopped
  • 3 multicolor bell peppers, deseeded and chopped
  • 1 head of parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 head of parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 head of parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 15 oz can rinsed and drained chickpeas
  • 1 15 oz can rinsed and drained chickpeas
  • 1 15 oz can rinsed and drained chickpeas
  • 1 15 oz can rinsed and drained navy beans, or cannellini beans
  • 1 15 oz can rinsed and drained navy beans, or cannellini beans
  • 1 15 oz can rinsed and drained navy beans, or cannellini beans
  • 0.33 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.33 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.33 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Juice of lemon
  • 1 Juice of lemon
  • 1 Juice of lemon
  • 0.25 cup high quality balsamic vinegar
  • 0.25 cup high quality balsamic vinegar
  • 0.25 cup high quality balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Tablespoon oregano
  • 1 Tablespoon oregano
  • 1 Tablespoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon sea salt
  • 1 Tablespoon sea salt
  • 1 Tablespoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 0.5 cup chopped salami
  • 0.5 cup chopped salami
  • 0.5 cup chopped salami

Equipment

large salad bowlsmall bowl or jar

Tips

  • Perfect for meal prep as it holds up well in the fridge.
  • Great paired with a protein for quick lunches and dinners, or as a side for picnics and cookouts.
  • Adjust seasoning with more salt, lemon juice, or red pepper flakes if needed.