Description
This Greek Dense Bean Salad is flavor packed and the ingredients are chopped so small that you can eat it with a spoon. It's full of protein and fiber, great for meal prepping and only takes 15 minutes to make. Plus, no cooking required!
Ingredients
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Greek Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Bean Salad:
- 15 ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
- 15 ounce can great northern beans
- 1 red bell pepper, seeds and stems removed and finely diced
- 1 roma or on the vine tomato, seeds and stems removed and finely diced
- 3-4 radishes, stem removed and minced
- 1/2 of an English cucumber, finely diced with seeds *if you use a regular cucumber, remove the seeds
- 1/4 cup jarred banana pepper rings, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup yellow or red onion, diced fine
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
Instructions
- Add the beans into a colander. Rinse with water to remove all the juices. Then shake well to remove the water. Pat dry with a few paper towels if needed.
- Make the dressing right in the serving bowl by combining the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, Dijon Mustard, salt, pepper, and oregano. Whisk to combine.
- Add the remaining ingredients except for the feta cheese into the bowl. Toss to combine and incorporate the salad dressing throughout. Top with feta cheese, then serve and enjoy! Store the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge and eat within 3-4 days.
Notes
- Chop the ingredients really small for the best taste and texture.
- Make sure to drain, rinse, and dry the beans. We don't want any extra liquid in the salad.
- As someone who isn't big on tomatoes, remove the seeds and watery juices before adding it to the salad.
- If meal prepping for the week, you can leave off the cheese and add it before serving. The feta does hold up pretty well though.
- Eat within 3-4 days after refrigerating for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: no cook
- Cuisine: Greek