Dense Bean Salad Recipe
A quick and easy Dense Bean Salad that’s loaded with protein, fresh vegetables, and pantry staples! This no-cook meal is tossed in a tangy mustard vinaigrette and chilled to perfection. Perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or a light and satisfying lunch. Customizable with your favorite in-season veggies and great with or without tuna.
Ingredients
▢1 can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
▢1 can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
▢1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
▢1 cup chopped English cucumber
▢1 cup mini mozzarella balls, sliced in half (bocconcini)
▢2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
▢2 bell peppers, diced (orange and yellow are my preference)
▢1 cup green olives, halved
▢1/4 cup sundried tomatoes, sliced thin
▢2 cans albacore tuna, drained and flaked
▢1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
For the dressing
▢1 tbsp dijon mustard
▢1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
▢1 tbsp honey
▢1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
▢salt and pepper
Instructions
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