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Italian Grinder Bean Salad (High-Protein & High-Fiber)
This Italian grinder bean salad has all the tangy, savory flavor of a loaded deli sub — but in a high-protein salad with 35g of protein and 12g of fiber. Garbanzo beans, white beans, turkey, salami, and provolone tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt grinder dressing.
Original recipe: vlhhealth.com
- Yield:
- 6 servings
- Prep:
- 20 min
- Total:
- 20 min
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Ingredients
- 1 can garbanzo beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 cans white beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup diced turkey breast slices
- 1 cup diced salami or cured sausage
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ cup sliced pepperoncini
- ½ small red onion (finely diced)
- ½ cup parsley (roughly chopped)
- 1 cup diced provolone or mozzarella pearls
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp pepperoncini brine
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic (finely grated)
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- sea salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Make the DressingIn a small bowl or jar, whisk together ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons pepperoncini brine, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 clove finely grated garlic, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and sea salt (to taste). Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Combine the Salad IngredientsIn a large mixing bowl, add:- 1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed- 2 cans (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed- 1 cup diced cooked turkey breast- 1 cup diced salami or cured sausage- 1 diced green bell pepper- ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes- ½ cup sliced pepperoncini- ½ of a finely diced red onion- ½ cup roughly chopped parsley- 1 cup diced provolone or mozzarella pearlsGently toss to combine.
- Dress the SaladPour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss again until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill and ServeIf time allows, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Garnish with extra pepperoncini before serving.