Dense Bean Salad

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Chop cucumbers, roasted red peppers, shallots, artichoke hearts, and cherry tomatoes.
  2. 2Combine extra virgin olive oil, paprika, oregano, lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar to make the marinade.
  3. 3Marinate boneless skinless chicken thighs in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
  4. 4Cook the marinated chicken on medium heat for about 7 minutes on each side.
  5. 5Combine olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, honey, and salt to make the dressing.
  6. 6Mix the dressing ingredients together.
  7. 7Add chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, white beans, roasted red peppers, artichokes, avocado, pine nuts, feta, parsley, chicken, and the dressing to a large bowl.
  8. 8Toss the salad until everything is well combined.
  9. 9Store the salad in 4-5 containers for easy meal prep throughout the week.

Ingredients

  • cucumbers
  • roasted red peppers
  • shallots
  • artichoke hearts
  • cherry tomatoes
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • paprika
  • oregano
  • lemon juice
  • balsamic vinegar
  • boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • olive oil
  • lemon juice
  • mustard
  • honey
  • salt
  • garbanzo beans
  • white beans
  • avocado
  • pine nuts
  • feta
  • parsley

Equipment

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Tips

  • dense bean salads are great for meal prep as they require no heating up and get better as they marinate in the fridge
  • don't worry if you don't have all the ingredients, it won't make or break the salad
  • carbs give you energy, so feel free to eat it with a pita, wrap, chips, or crackers