Italian Grinder Bean Salad
Zesty, savory, and full of fiber! This Italian Grinder Bean Salad packs all the flavors of your favorite Italian sub into a delicious and nutritious salad.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
Italian Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise use light if desired
- 1 Tbsp brine from banana peppers optional
- ½ Tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp salt adjust to taste
- black pepper
Salad Base
- 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 can red or white kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 2 oz sliced salami sliced into ¼-inch strips
- 2 oz deli turkey sliced into ¼-inch strips
- 1 cup mini bocconcini pearls or cubed fresh mozzarella
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
- 1 medium bell pepper diced small
- ¼ medium red onion sliced thin
- ½ cup pickled sliced banana peppers drained and chopped
Instructions
- To the bottom of your large mixing bowl, add all ingredients for the Italian dressing. Whisk until smooth and combined.
- Add all remaining salad ingredients.
- Toss until all ingredients are evenly distributed and well coated in dressing. Taste, adjust seasonings as desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 1371mg | Potassium: 655mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1223IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 4mg