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La Scala Salad With Beans – A Hearty, 20-Minute Winner Recipe

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La Scala Salad with Beans is a vibrant and hearty salad combining chickpeas, white beans, fresh vegetables, and flavorful salami, all tossed in a tangy red wine vinegar and olive oil dressing. Perfect for a quick 20-minute meal, this salad is both nutritious and satisfying, ideal for lunch or a light dinner.

Ingredients

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Beans and Vegetables

  • 1 19 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 19 oz can white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 2 bell peppers, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup banana peppers, chopped
  • 1/3 cup roasted red peppers, chopped

Meat

  • 1 cup sliced salami

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas and white beans thoroughly. Dice the red onion, bell peppers, banana peppers, and roast red peppers, and chop the parsley.
  2. Combine Salad Components: In a large mixing bowl, add the chickpeas, white beans, diced red onion, bell peppers, banana peppers, roasted red peppers, chopped parsley, and sliced salami.
  3. Make the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, oregano, grainy mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  4. Toss the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and mix thoroughly to ensure all components are evenly coated with the dressing.
  5. Serve and Store: Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate. It can be stored in the fridge for 3-5 days, making it an excellent make-ahead dish. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can substitute salami with any cured meat of your choice or omit for a vegetarian version.
  • Adjust the amount of banana peppers for desired heat level.
  • This salad tastes even better after marinating for a few hours in the fridge.
  • Use fresh herbs and good-quality olive oil for enhanced flavor.
  • Ensure beans are rinsed well to reduce sodium content if preferred.

Keywords: La Scala Salad, chickpea salad, bean salad, quick salad, Mediterranean salad, healthy lunch, no-cook recipe

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