Mediterranean Dense Bean Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ The Salad
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1 can garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed and dried
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1 can navy beans, drained, rinsed and dried
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1 small red onion, diced (about 3/4 cup)
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2 small bell peppers (red, orange or yellow), diced
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1/2 English cucumber, diced
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1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
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6 ounces vegan feta cheese, crumbled (about 3/4 block of Violife brand)
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Fresh parsley, stems removed and finely diced
→ The Dressing
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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
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Juice of one lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
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1 tablespoon maple syrup
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1 teaspoon dijon mustard
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3 large cloves garlic, pressed
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1/2 teaspoon fine salt
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
# Instructions:
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Chop the red onion, bell peppers and cucumber into even, bite-sized pieces using a vegetable chopper if you have one. Slice your pitted Kalamata olives and set everything aside.
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Thoroughly drain and rinse both the chickpeas and navy beans. Pat them dry to ensure the dressing sticks well.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine all your prepared vegetables, beans, olives, and crumbled vegan feta.
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Whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, maple syrup, dijon mustard, pressed garlic, salt, and oregano. Pour over your salad mixture.
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Toss everything together until well combined. Serve immediately or portion into mason jars for meal prep.
# Notes:
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This protein-packed Mediterranean bean salad has gone viral on TikTok for its delicious combination of fresh vegetables and hearty beans
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Perfect for meal prep - can be stored in mason jars for later