Dense Bean Salad

This Dense Bean Salad is a nutritious and colorful dish perfect for any occasion. Embracing Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this salad packs a punch with a mix of vibrant beans and fresh vegetables, all combined with a tangy, homemade olive oil and mustard dressing. Whether served as a side dish, a light lunch, or a protein-rich snack, it's sure to impress with both its taste and presentation.

Ingredients

🥫 1 (15.5oz) can Great Northern Beans
🥫 1 (15.5oz) can Chickpeas
🥫 1 (15.5oz) can Red Kidney Beans
🌶️ 1 red bell pepper
🥒 3 Persian cucumbers
🧅 1 red onion
🌿 A handful of parsley, chopped

Dressing
🫒 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
🍷 1/4 cup red vinegar
🥄 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
🍋 Juice of half a lemon
🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
🌶️ 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
🌱 1 teaspoon oregano

Instructions

1- Prepare the Dressing:

• In a "Ball Suretight" mason jar or small bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, red vinegar, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and oregano.
• Secure the lid or whisk vigorously with a spoon to emulsify the dressing until creamy and well mixed.

2- Prepare the Beans:

• Use a stainless steel colander to drain and rinse the Great Northern Beans, chickpeas, and Red Kidney Beans.
• Allow the beans to drain completely.

3- Chop the Vegetables:

• Dice the red bell pepper, Persian cucumbers, and red onion with a chef’s knife on a wooden cutting board.
• Chop the parsley finely.

4- Combine Ingredients:

• In a large wooden mixing bowl, combine the drained beans with the chopped vegetables and parsley.
• Pour the prepared dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture.

5- Toss Everything Together:

• Using large wooden mixing spoons, gently toss the salad until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

6- Chill and Serve:

• Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
• Before serving, give the salad one final gentle toss.

Prep Time: Approximately 15 minutes
Cook Time: Not applicable
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6-8
Calories per serving: Not specified
Proteins, Fats, Carbohydrates per serving: Not specified
Equipment: Mason jar (Ball Suretight), colander, chef’s knife, wooden cutting board, large wooden mixing bowl, large wooden mixing spoons

Cooking Tips

• Allow the salad to rest in the fridge for the suggested time for the best flavor.
• Adjust seasoning to taste before serving if required.

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Dense Bean Salad