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La Scala dense bean salad recipe made with chickpeas, white beans, salami, mozzarella pearls, roasted red peppers, red onion, parsley, and grated parmesan in a white bowl.

La Scala Dense Bean Salad

5 from 1 vote
A dense, protein-packed spin on the iconic La Scala Chop Salad. Chickpeas and white beans tossed with salami, mozzarella pearls, roasted red peppers, and loads of parmesan in a bold Leon-style vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings : 6 servings

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Ingredients

For the Salad
  • 2 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 oz can white beans (cannellini), drained and rinsed
  • 6 oz Italian salami, finely diced or cut into thin strips
  • 8 oz halved fresh mozzarella pearls
  • 1 cup finely chopped roasted red peppers
  • 1 small finely diced red onion
  • ½ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
Leon Vinaigrette
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1-2 grated garlic cloves
  • ¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp salt, or to taste
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Instructions
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together ¼ cup olive oil, ¼ cup red wine vinegar, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1-2 grated garlic cloves, ¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese, and 1 tsp salt until thick and emulsified.
    Leon dressing for La Scala dense bean salad recipe made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, and grated parmesan being whisked in a bowl.
  2. Add 2 15 oz can chickpeas, 1 15 oz can white beans (cannellini), 6 oz Italian salami, 8 oz halved fresh mozzarella pearls, 1 cup finely chopped roasted red peppers, 1 small finely diced red onion, ½ cup finely chopped fresh parsley, and ½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese.
    Ingredients for La Scala dense bean salad recipe including chickpeas, white beans, salami, mozzarella pearls, roasted red peppers, red onion, parsley, and grated parmesan.
  3. Toss everything until well combined and evenly coated. Let sit for at least 20 to 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
    La Scala dense bean salad tossed together with chickpeas, cannellini beans, salami strips, mozzarella pearls, roasted red peppers, and fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 576kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 30gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 2049mgPotassium: 778mgFiber: 11gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 675IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 380mgIron: 5mg