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dense bean salad with chopped tomatoes, mozzarella, and salami pieces in large speckled bowl.
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Italian Dense Bean Salad {Viral Tik Tok Recipe}

This pizza-inspired Italian Dense Bean Salad skips the lettuce and loads up on hearty beans, pepperoni, mozzarella, and bold toppings for a meal-prep-friendly lunch that tastes like your favorite slice with no oven required. 🍕🥗
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: lunch, Side Dish
Servings: 4
Calories: 640kcal
Author: Courtney Paige

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • knife & cutting board
  • Whisk
  • Large mixing spoon
  • measuring cups / spoons

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 can cannellini beans 15 oz
  • 1 can garbanzo beans 15 oz
  • 4 oz Pepperoni, quartered
  • 6 slices salami
  • 1 package Mozzarella pearls
  • 1/2 quart cherry tomatoes, quartered 6 oz
  • 1 green pepper diced evenly
  • 1/2 small red onion finely sliced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil julianned

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp champagne vinegar sub red wine vinegar if needed
  • 2 tbsp dijon dressing
  • 2 tbsp hot honey
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cracked pepper
  • 1 tsp pizza seasoning

Instructions

  • Prep the ingredients first as this is just a toss and mix sorta situation.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until combined.
  • Add all of the salad ingredients to the bowl and toss together. Give it a little taste and adjust seasonings as needed (want a little more heat? Pinch of red pepper flakes. Balance the oil? Another splash of vinegar will do.
    dense bean salad with chopped tomatoes, mozzarella, and salami pieces in large speckled bowl.
  • Serve! We love to enjoy a serving with 1/2 cup cottage cheese for an extra protein boost.

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Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Want a protein boost? Serve with 1/2 cup cottage cheese (my personal favorite).

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 640kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 43g