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Italian Grinder Bean Salad

Italian Grinder Bean Salad: A Protein-Packed Flavor Burst

Experience the Italian Grinder Bean Salad, a protein-packed dish rich in flavor and nutrition perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 can Garbanzo Beans drained
  • 1 can White Beans drained
  • 1 cup Diced Turkey Breast
  • 1 cup Diced Salami
For the Vegetables
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup Sliced Pepperoncini
  • ¼ cup Red Onion chopped
  • ¼ cup Parsley chopped
For the Cheese and Dressing
  • 1 cup Provolone or Mozzarella cubed
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt for dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Pepperoncini Brine
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
For Flavor Enhancements
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, red wine vinegar, pepperoncini brine, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and sea salt until smooth.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine drained garbanzo beans, drained white beans, diced turkey breast, and diced salami.
  3. Add the diced green bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced pepperoncini, chopped red onion, chopped parsley, and cubed cheese to the salad mixture. Toss gently.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat all the ingredients.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Toss again before serving and garnish with extra pepperoncini or parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Allow the salad to chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavor. Adjust salt according to preference, especially with salty ingredients. Customize ingredients as desired based on taste and availability.

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