Mediterranean Dense Bean Salad (Viral TikTok Recipe)

Mediterranean Dense Bean Salad (Viral TikTok Recipe)

from eatingbyelaine.com
10 min

Jump on the Dense Bean Salad bandwagon with this delicious protein-packed recipe! Loaded with a mix of beans and fresh veggies that are then tossed in a homemade olive oil-based dressing, this dense bean salad has taken TikTok by storm for good reason!

Ingredients

  • 1 can garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed and dried
  • 1 can navy beans, drained, rinsed and dried
  • 1 small red onion, diced (about 3/4 cup when diced)
  • 2 small bell peppers, diced (red, orange or yellow)
  • 1/2 English cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 6 ounces vegan feta cheese, crumpled (I like Violife brand and use about 3/4 of the block)
  • Fresh parsley, stems removed, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of one lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 3 large cloves garlic, pressed through a garlic press
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

  1. 1

     Chop the red onion, bell peppers and cucumber into bite-sized pieces. I use this vegetable chopper to ensure that everything is evenly sized. It saves loads of time too! Slice the pitted Kalamata olives.

  2. 2

     Drain, rinse and dry the chickpeas and navy beans.

  3. 3

     Whisk or shake the dressing ingredients together and pour overtop the salad. Toss well to combine.

  4. 4

     Enjoy immediately or divide into mason jars to save for later.