Dense Bean Chimichurri Salad
Dive into a bowl of goodness with our Dense Bean Chimichurri Salad! Packed with hearty great northern beans and protein-rich chickpeas, this colorful dish is drizzled with a zesty chimichurri sauce that adds a delightful kick. Perfect for a light lunch or a vibrant side, this salad is not just healthy—it's a flavor fiesta!
Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(5)
- some fresh cilantro
- a grated clove of garlic
- some fire roasted red pepper
- a shallot
- halved cherry tomatoes
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- some mozzarella pearls
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- some great northern beans
- a can of chickpeas
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- lots of salt and pepper
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- a lot of this chimichurri sauceTrader Joe's chimichurri sauce
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start with some great northern beans.
- 2
Add a can of chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, a shallot, and some fire roasted red pepper.
- 3
Include some mozzarella pearls, a grated clove of garlic, and lots of salt and pepper.
- 4
Mix in a lot of chimichurri sauce.
- 5
Finish with fresh cilantro and give it a good mix.
- 6
Put this in the fridge and dinner's done.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Drain and rinse your canned beans with cold water for 30-45 seconds to remove up to 40% of excess sodium and eliminate the starchy liquid that creates mushy texture.technique30-45 seconds, 40% sodium reduction
- ✓Salt your halved cherry tomatoes and let them drain for 15 minutes before adding to release excess water that would otherwise dilute the chimichurri and make the salad watery.timing15 minutes
- ✓Grate garlic on a microplane rather than mincing to create a paste-like consistency that distributes evenly and prevents harsh garlic pockets in cold salads.technique
- ✓Add mozzarella pearls just before serving or store them separately because their moisture content increases by 15-20% when stored with acidic ingredients like tomatoes and chimichurri.timing15-20% moisture increase
- ✓Chill the assembled salad for at least 2 hours to allow the chimichurri's oil and acid to penetrate the beans' starchy exterior and develop unified flavors.timing2 hours minimum
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Prep
15
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Cook
0
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Dense Bean Chimichurri Salad
Dive into a bowl of goodness with our Dense Bean Chimichurri Salad! Packed with hearty great northern beans and protein-rich chickpeas, this colorful dish is drizzled with a zesty chimichurri sauce that adds a delightful kick. Perfect for a light lunch or a vibrant side, this salad is not just healthy—it's a flavor fiesta!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(5)
- some fresh cilantro
- a grated clove of garlic
- some fire roasted red pepper
- a shallot
- halved cherry tomatoes
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- some mozzarella pearls
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- some great northern beans
- a can of chickpeas
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- lots of salt and pepper
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- a lot of this chimichurri sauceTrader Joe's chimichurri sauce
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start with some great northern beans.
- 2
Add a can of chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, a shallot, and some fire roasted red pepper.
- 3
Include some mozzarella pearls, a grated clove of garlic, and lots of salt and pepper.
- 4
Mix in a lot of chimichurri sauce.
- 5
Finish with fresh cilantro and give it a good mix.
- 6
Put this in the fridge and dinner's done.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Drain and rinse your canned beans with cold water for 30-45 seconds to remove up to 40% of excess sodium and eliminate the starchy liquid that creates mushy texture.technique30-45 seconds, 40% sodium reduction
- ✓Salt your halved cherry tomatoes and let them drain for 15 minutes before adding to release excess water that would otherwise dilute the chimichurri and make the salad watery.timing15 minutes
- ✓Grate garlic on a microplane rather than mincing to create a paste-like consistency that distributes evenly and prevents harsh garlic pockets in cold salads.technique
- ✓Add mozzarella pearls just before serving or store them separately because their moisture content increases by 15-20% when stored with acidic ingredients like tomatoes and chimichurri.timing15-20% moisture increase
- ✓Chill the assembled salad for at least 2 hours to allow the chimichurri's oil and acid to penetrate the beans' starchy exterior and develop unified flavors.timing2 hours minimum