Mediterranean Spicy Sun-dried Tomato Dense Bean Salad

5 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Finely mince the shallot, core and dice the bell peppers, mince the parsley and basil, slice the tomatoes in half, roughly chop the pepperoni and chicken.
  2. 2Drain the sundried tomato oil and set it aside, roughly chop the drained tomatoes and artichoke hearts.
  3. 3Rinse and drain the beans and mozzarella balls.
  4. 4Add the shallots, bell peppers, parsley, basil, cherry tomatoes, pepperoni, chicken, beans, and mozzarella to a big bowl.
  5. 5In a separate container, mix together the sundried tomato oil, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, sea salt, and mustard. Use a milk frother to mix the dressing.
  6. 6Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  7. 7Store in deli containers in the fridge.

Ingredients

  • 1 shallot
  • 1 bunch parsley
  • 1 orange bell pepper
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 16 oz cherry tomatoes
  • 4 leaves basil
  • 6 oz pepperoni
  • 0.5 lb smoked chipotle chicken
  • 0.5 cup sundried tomatoes
  • 0.5 cup artichoke hearts
  • 1 can white beans
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 16 oz mini mozzarella balls
  • 2 tbsp sundried tomato oil
  • 0.25 cup garlic olive oil
  • 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 big pinch sea salt
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 lemon juice

Equipment

knifecutting boardwooden spoonsmeasuring cupsmilk frotherdeli containers