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Italian Grinder Bean Salad Recipe

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A vibrant and hearty Italian Grinder Bean Salad featuring chickpeas, white kidney beans, sliced salami, provolone cheese, fresh vegetables, and a zesty homemade Italian dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or as a flavorful side dish.

Ingredients

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Salad

  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 ounces sliced salami, turkey, and/or ham, cubed
  • 2 ounces sliced provolone cheese, cubed
  • 1 bell pepper, diced small
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered
  • 1/2 red onion, diced small
  • 1/2 cup pickled banana peppers, chopped small

Italian Dressing

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp banana pepper brine from the jar
  • 1/2 Tbsp dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional
  • 3/4 tsp salt, adjust to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine all Italian dressing ingredients including olive oil, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, banana pepper brine, dijon mustard, minced garlic, grated parmesan, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Whisk vigorously until smooth and well emulsified. Set aside to let flavors meld.
  2. Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl, add the chickpeas, white kidney beans, cubed salami (or turkey/ham), provolone cheese cubes, diced bell pepper, quartered cherry or grape tomatoes, diced red onion, and chopped pickled banana peppers. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients.
  3. Toss and serve: Gently toss all the ingredients together until the salad is thoroughly coated with the dressing and the flavors are evenly distributed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.

Notes

  • This salad can be prepared a few hours ahead to allow the flavors to meld even better.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the meats and add extra beans or vegetables.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to your taste, especially if using salty cured meats.
  • Keep refrigerated if not serving right away; consume within 2 days for best freshness.
  • Optional crushed red pepper flakes add a spicy kick, omit for milder flavor.

Keywords: Italian bean salad, Italian grinder salad, chickpea salad, no cook salad, summer salad, easy Italian salad, Italian dressing salad

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