Italian Grinder Bean Salad (High-Protein & High-Fiber) Recipe
A vibrant and hearty Italian Grinder Bean Salad packed with high-protein and high-fiber ingredients like garbanzo beans, white beans, lean turkey breast, salami, and fresh vegetables, all tossed in a creamy, flavorful Greek yogurt-based dressing infused with pepperoncini and oregano.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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For the Salad
- 1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup diced cooked turkey breast slices
- 1 cup diced salami or cured sausage
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup sliced pepperoncini
- ½ small red onion, finely diced
- ½ cup parsley, roughly chopped
- 1 cup diced provolone or mozzarella pearls
For the Creamy Grinder Dressing
- 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 garlic, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the Greek yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, pepperoncini brine, Dijon mustard, finely grated garlic, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, and sea salt until smooth and creamy.
- Combine the Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the garbanzo beans, white beans, diced cooked turkey breast, diced salami or cured sausage, diced green bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced pepperoncini, finely diced red onion, chopped parsley, and diced provolone or mozzarella pearls. Gently toss until well combined.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the creamy grinder dressing over the salad mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Before serving, garnish with extra pepperoncini if desired.
Notes
- This salad holds up well in the fridge for up to 4 days, making it great for meal prep.
- You can customize the salad by swapping salami with other cured meats or using different types of cheese.
- For extra heat, increase the red pepper flakes to taste.
- Make sure to rinse the beans thoroughly to reduce sodium content if preferred.
Keywords: Italian bean salad, high protein salad, high fiber salad, healthy Italian salad, Greek yogurt dressing, no cook salad, Italian deli salad
