Description
Italian Grinder Bean Salad is a savory, tangy, creamy, high-protein no-cook salad inspired by an Italian grinder sandwich, made with beans, deli meats, cheese, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy pepperoncini dressing.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup diced turkey breast slices
1 cup diced salami or cured sausage
1 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini
1/2 small red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup parsley, roughly chopped
1 cup diced provolone cheese or mozzarella pearls
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp pepperoncini brine
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, finely grated
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp red pepper flakes
Sea salt, to taste
Instructions
1. Whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, red wine vinegar, pepperoncini brine, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt until smooth.
2. Combine the garbanzo beans, white beans, turkey, salami, bell pepper, tomatoes, pepperoncini, red onion, parsley, and cheese in a large bowl.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes if possible to allow the flavors to blend.
5. Serve chilled, optionally topped with extra pepperoncini and parmesan.
Notes
Keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
For a vegetarian version, omit the turkey and salami and replace them with extra beans or marinated artichoke hearts.
Mayonnaise or dairy-free yogurt can be used instead of Greek yogurt.
Different beans such as Great Northern, navy, or kidney beans can be substituted.
Serve alone, over leafy greens, or with bread, crackers, or pita chips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 6 servings
- Calories: 476
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 930 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 52 mg