Easy Tuscan Bean Salad

This new recipe of Tuscan bean Salad is fresh and a good option if you are craving a simple salad with Mediterranean flavors. It's also a versatile dish that can be a refreshing side, a light lunch, or even a main course with some crusty bread on the side.

This dish is also a great option for a main dish, and healthy lunch on hot summer days. It’s also potluck favorite because the longer it sits at room temperature, the more time the bean mixture is marinated in the dressing.

If you love delicious salads with bold flavors, make sure to try my Mediterranean Pearl Couscous Salad or my  Basmati Rice Salad with Edamame also!

The Ingredients

• Chickpeas: I use can chickpeas but you can also use dry ones that you cooked
• kidney beans: Same as the chickpeas, I use can kidneys but you can use dry.
• Tomatoes: Roma tomatoes are the best for this recipe
• Cucumber: You can keep the skin, just give it a good wash. I like to soak it for a few minutes in water with 1 tablespoon of vinegar.
• Bell pepper: Choose the color that you love red, yellow or orange
• Green Onion: you can substitute with shallots or 1 small red onion
• Dijon Mustard
• Maple Syrup: You can also use honey or agave syrup.
• Olive oil: If you prefer a more neutral oil use avocado oil.
• Lime
• Olives
• Cilantro: Use fresh cilantro

See recipe card for quantities

How to make the Tuscan Bean Salad

Add the ingredients of the dressing to a bowl and mix it.

Put the salad ingredients in a bowl.

Pour the dressing over the salad and let it macerate for 30 minutes before serving.

FAQ'S

Tips

1. Let it marinate: Once you've combined all the ingredients, allow the salad to marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop a more vibrant taste.
2. Adjust seasoning: Before serving, taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to balance the flavors according to your preferences.
3. Serve at the right temperature: Tuscan bean salad can be served chilled or at room temperature. Both ways are delicious, so choose the option that suits your preference or the occasion.
4. Customize as desired: Feel free to customize the salad based on your preferences and the ingredients you have on hand. You can add diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, or toasted pine nuts for extra richness and texture.

Substitutions

Beans: You can use any type of beans you want. (white beans and Cannellini beans and navy beans are good choice)

Kalamata olive: You can use pitted green olive

Green onion: You can use 1 shallot or 1 small red onion finely diced

Maple syrup: Agave syrup or honey will also work

Cilantro: fresh herbs like parsley and basil will also work

Variations

Here are some other ingredients you can add to the salad:

• Sun-dried tomatoes
• Feta cheese
• Parmesan cheese
• Peppery arugula
• artichoke hearts
• For more kick add ½ teaspoon of red peppers flakes

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