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Mediterranean Dense Bean Salad

Mediterranean Dense Bean Salad
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Mediterranean Dense Bean Salad is a colorful and nutritious dish that combines hearty ingredients into a protein-packed delight. Featuring roasted sweet potatoes, a variety of beans, and a tangy homemade vinaigrette, this salad is perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a side at gatherings. It’s easy to prepare and can be enjoyed fresh or stored for later, making it an ideal choice for meal prep. With its rich flavors from sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, and roasted turkey deli slices, this salad will impress your family and friends while keeping your taste buds satisfied. Enjoy it as a main course or alongside grilled meats for a complete meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1/4 – 1/2 inch chunks
  • 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz | 400g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 10 oz roasted turkey deli slices (300g)
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped (120g | 4oz)
  • 1/2 cup pepitas (75g)
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped – measure after chopping (25g)
  • 2/3 cup diced or crumbled feta (100g | 3.5oz)
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil (80ml)
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice (45ml)
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp honey, maple syrup or sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt + more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking sheet.
  2. Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil and salt. Roast for 20-22 minutes until tender.
  3. In a large bowl, mix cannellini beans, chickpeas, turkey slices, sun-dried tomatoes, pepitas, red onion, parsley, and feta.
  4. Whisk together vinaigrette ingredients and adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. Combine the roasted sweet potatoes with salad ingredients and pour the vinaigrette over. Toss gently to coat.
  6. Serve immediately or let rest for 20-30 minutes to enhance flavors.

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