Dense Bean Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes
Dense Bean Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes is the perfect meal prep salad that's satisfying, filling and delicious. High in fiber, plant-based protein, and super nutritious!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 540 mL can chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 1 540 mL can white navy beans rinsed and drained
- 2 shallots diced
- 1 cup mini bocconcini sliced in half
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 red bell peppers diced
- 2 cups flat leaf parsley chopped
- ¼ cup canned artichokes chopped
- ¼ cup sundried tomatoes thinly sliced
- ¼ cup sliced kalamata olives
- ¼ cup hemp seeds
- 200 g nitrate free turkey breast chopped (optional)
Dressing:
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon honey optional for sweetness
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl combine chickpeas, white beans, shallots, cherry tomatoes, bocconcini, bell peppers, parsley, artichokes, sun dried tomatoes , olive, hemp seeds and turkey breast if using.
- To make the dressing in a mason jar or small bowl whisk together oil, vinegar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, oregano and honey if using. Adjust seasoning to desired taste.
- Pour dressing over the salad.
Notes
*I have included an estimation of the nutrition information for this recipe below. However, always remember a recipe is so much more than just nutritional content and these numbers do not need to dictate your food choices. Please don't forget that both your body and soul need nourishment! The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 1170mg | Potassium: 948mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3384IU | Vitamin C: 94mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 7mg
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