Description
A refreshing Italian bean salad featuring a blend of beans, vegetables, and a zesty vinaigrette, perfect for picnics or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 oz salami, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 cup mozzarella pearls
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine the garbanzo beans, cannellini beans, salami, red bell pepper, pepperoncini, red onion, mozzarella pearls, and fresh basil in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the bean salad and toss to combine, ensuring every ingredient is coated well.
- Let the salad sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Allowing the salad to sit enhances the flavors. Adjust the seasoning according to personal preference, and feel free to substitute ingredients as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg