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