{"id":"79cb9f07-a500-4be7-812b-a8a2bff9c1fc","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/79cb9f07-a500-4be7-812b-a8a2bff9c1fc","source_url":"https://vlhhealth.com/italian-grinder-bean-salad/","title":"Italian Grinder Bean Salad (High-Protein & High-Fiber)","description":"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.","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT20M","image_url":"https://vlhhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/italian-grinder-bean-salad-recipe.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 can garbanzo beans (drained and rinsed)","item":"garbanzo beans","quantity":1,"unit":"can","preparation":"drained and rinsed"},{"text":"2 cans white beans (drained and rinsed)","item":"white beans","quantity":2,"unit":"can","preparation":"drained and rinsed"},{"text":"1 cup diced turkey breast slices","item":"diced turkey breast slices","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup diced salami or cured sausage","item":"diced salami or cured sausage","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 green bell pepper (diced)","item":"green bell pepper","quantity":1,"preparation":"diced"},{"text":"½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved)","item":"cherry tomatoes","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"halved"},{"text":"½ cup sliced pepperoncini","item":"sliced pepperoncini","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ small red onion (finely diced)","item":"small red onion","quantity":0.5,"preparation":"finely diced"},{"text":"½ cup parsley (roughly chopped)","item":"parsley","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"roughly chopped"},{"text":"1 cup diced provolone or mozzarella pearls","item":"diced provolone or mozzarella pearls","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ cup plain Greek yogurt","item":"plain Greek yogurt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil","item":"extra virgin olive oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tbsp red wine vinegar","item":"red wine vinegar","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tbsp pepperoncini brine","item":"pepperoncini brine","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tbsp Dijon mustard","item":"Dijon mustard","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 clove garlic (finely grated)","item":"garlic","quantity":1,"unit":"clove","preparation":"finely grated"},{"text":"1 tbsp dried oregano","item":"dried oregano","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tsp red pepper flakes","item":"red pepper flakes","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"sea salt (to taste)","item":"sea salt","preparation":"to taste"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"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."},{"number":2,"text":"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."},{"number":3,"text":"Dress the SaladPour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss again until everything is evenly coated."},{"number":4,"text":"Chill and ServeIf time allows, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Garnish with extra pepperoncini before serving."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T20:05:30.432627+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T20:05:30.432627+00:00"}