Grinder Bean Salad: Your New Pressure Cooker Sidekick
This vibrant grinder bean salad is a flavor-packed powerhouse—protein-rich beans, savory deli meats, tangy pepperoncini, and creamy mozzarella all come together in one fresh, hearty bowl. Perfect as a main or side, and easy to prepare with your pressure cooker.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 can Cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can Garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
- 1 Bell pepper finely diced
- ½ Red onion finely diced
- 1 Cucumber diced crisp and fresh
- 2-4 ounces Salami cut into matchsticks, more as desired
- 2-4 ounces Turkey pepperoni cut into matchsticks, more as desired
- ½ cup Pepperoncini diced
- ½ cup Marinated peppers diced
- ½ cup Marinated artichokes diced
- ½ cup Fresh mozzarella chopped or mozzarella balls
- handful Fresh herbs parsley, cilantro, and basil minced
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- ⅓ cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- ½ Lemon juice juice of half a lemon
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt and black pepper more to taste
- optional Freshly grated parmesan to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Start by draining and rinsing those beans thoroughly to wash off all the can stuff so your salad tastes fresh.
- Get your bell pepper, red onion, and cucumber all diced small for bite-sized pieces providing crunch.
- Cut the salami and turkey pepperoni into matchsticks for easy mixing and eating without large chunks.
- Dice the pepperoncini, marinated peppers, and artichokes; these bring tang and zest flavor bombs.
- Toss everything in a large mixing bowl, starting with the beans, then add the fresh veggies and meats.
- Add chopped fresh herbs on top, for a green pop of flavor that makes your salad sing.
- Pour in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and sprinkle garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper; gently toss to coat all bites. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors mingle.
Notes
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days. For best freshness, store salad in airtight container. Optional parmesan can be added just before serving.