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Dense Bean Salad (Protein-Packed Mediterranean Style)
This Dense Bean Salad is a high-protein hearty mix of chickpeas, cannellini beans, crisp vegetables, olives, and feta in a tangy oregano-garlic vinaigrette. Perfect for meal prepped lunches and popular at potlucks!

Ingredients
For the salad
For the dressing
Instructions
- Step 1
Make the dressing by whisking together red wine vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until combined.
- Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, add beans, bell peppers, cucumbers, red onion, parsley, olives, and feta.
- Step 3
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Step 4
Chill and serve. For best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Stir again before enjoying.
Notes
- Step 5
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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