Italian Grinder Bean Salad: A Delicious Twist with Turkey Bacon
A refreshing and hearty salad that combines the flavors of Italian cuisine with a healthy twist.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-free
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 strips turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Rinse and drain the kidney beans and chickpeas.
- In a large bowl, combine the kidney beans, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and fresh basil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Gently fold in the crumbled turkey bacon.
- Let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the beans in the dressing for a few hours before serving.
- This salad tastes even better the next day!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Italian Grinder Bean Salad, Turkey Bacon Salad, Healthy Salad