Dense Bean Salad
Learn to make this simple, dense bean salad TikTok sensation! It’s fresh and healthy, vibrant and colorful, with plenty of crunch, then tossed in a tangy homemade dressing.
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 can garbanzo beans (15 ounces), drained and rinsed
- 1 can white beans (15 ounces), drained and rinsed
- ¾ cup mozzarella pearls
- 1 cup grape tomatoes , quartered
- ½ red pepper , about 1/2 cup diced
- ½ cup parsley , finely chopped
- ⅓ cup red onion , diced
- 1 medium cucumber , chopped
Dressing
Optional: chopped Rotisserie Chicken, cut salami, deli turkey or grilled meat, flaked sea salt
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, combine 1 can drained and rinsed garbanzo beans, 1 can drained and rinsed white beans, 3/4 cup mozzarella pearls, 1/2 cup sweet peppers, 1 cup grape tomatoes, 1/2 cup chopped parsley, 1/3 cup chopped red onion, and 1 chopped cucumber. Gently toss.
- Mix dressing ingredients: In small bowl, add 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon garlic, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons honey, the juice of 1/2 large lemon, and salt and pepper. Whisk well.
- Toss: Toss the dressing and the salad. Season with more salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 149kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Sodium: 45mg, Potassium: 284mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 1889IU, Vitamin C: 66mg, Calcium: 74mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
