Vibrant Mediterranean salad with beans, salami, olives, and fresh herbs for a protein-rich, flavorful dish.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Beans & Legumes
01 - 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
03 - 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
→ Meats & Proteins
04 - 4 oz dry-cured salami, diced
→ Vegetables
05 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
06 - 1 medium cucumber, diced
07 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
10 - 2 tbsp capers, drained
11 - ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
12 - 2 tbsp fresh basil, sliced
→ Dressing
13 - 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
14 - 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
15 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
16 - ½ tsp dried oregano
17 - ½ tsp sea salt, plus more to taste
18 - ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
19 - 1 clove garlic, minced
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - In a large bowl, combine the cannellini beans, chickpeas, and kidney beans.
02 - Add the diced salami, red onion, cucumber, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, olives, and capers to the bowl.
03 - Sprinkle in the chopped parsley and basil and stir gently.
04 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and minced garlic until emulsified.
05 - Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine evenly.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper as needed.
07 - Refrigerate for 30 minutes if desired to enhance the flavors before serving.
