Description
This Dense Bean Chicken Salad is a hearty and protein-packed dish that is perfect for a satisfying meal. Packed with tender chicken, cannellini beans, chickpeas, and a variety of fresh vegetables, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is tossed in a flavorful dressing for a delicious and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill (optional)
Dressing:
- â…“ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken, cannellini beans, chickpeas, onion, bell pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, and dill (if using).
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until evenly coated. Chill for 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- This hearty salad can be served as a main dish or a side.
- Add feta cheese or avocado for extra creaminess.
- It keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days, making it great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
