Description
This dense bean salad is one of those recipes that lives up to the hype. It’s simple, satisfying, and easy to customize based on what you have.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas (drained & rinsed)
- 1 can white beans (like cannellini)
- 1/2 red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1/2 cucumber (diced)
- Handful of cherry tomatoes (halved)
- Feta cheese (optional)
Dressing
- ½ cup Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice (or vinegar) – bright and fresh
- 2 cloves of fresh garlic or minced garlic
- Salt + pepper - to taste
Instructions
- Drain and rinse your beans really well (this helps remove that canned taste)
- Chop all your veggies small—this is key for that “dense” texture
- Add everything to a large bowl
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the top
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic
- Mix everything together until well combined
Notes
- No feta → try mozzarella or skip it
- No cucumber → use bell peppers
- Add protein → tuna or grilled chicken works great
- 6 to 7 Ww points 1/8 of the recipe
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 270
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g