Vibrant Italian Grinder Bean Salad for Quick Healthy Meals

Discover the vibrant Italian Grinder Bean Salad, a nutritious, gluten-free, and customizable dish perfect for quick healthy meals.

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Prep Time 15

Chill Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

1 can Cannellini beans drained and rinsed
1 can Kidney beans drained and rinsed
1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
1 small Red onion diced
1 medium Bell pepper diced
¼ cup Fresh parsley chopped

For the Dressing

¼ cup Olive oil mild oil can be substituted
2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar can substitute with balsamic or cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Garlic powder or fresh minced garlic
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Equipment

Mixing bowl
colander
spatula
whisk
airtight container

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Italian Grinder Bean Salad

Gather all the fresh ingredients for your Italian Grinder Bean Salad.
Drain and rinse the cannellini and kidney beans under cold water.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed beans with halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and diced bell pepper.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, and season with salt and pepper.
Drizzle the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture and toss gently.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes.
Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 290mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This salad improves in flavor if made a day ahead and tastes best when chilled.

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