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Everything bagel bean salad in a bowl on a green tile background.
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Everything Bagel Bean Salad

Tired of boring salads? This dense bean salad with everything bagel seasoning is packed with fiber-rich legumes, creamy mozzarella pearls, and a zesty vinaigrette (and trust me, it's anything but boring!). Bonus: it comes together in just 15 minutes and is perfect for meal prep!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Dishes, Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword: bean salad with everything bagel seasoning, chickpea and white bean salad, dense bean salad, everything bagel salad, make ahead bean salad, marinated bean salad, mozzarella bean salad, quick vegetarian lunch idea
Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Occasion: 4th of July, Birthdays, Game Day
Time: 15 minutes or less, 30 minutes or less, 45 minutes or less
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

Vinaigrette

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 60 mL
  • 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar white wine vinegar can be used in a pinch, 30 mL
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp each poppy seeds, sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp each garlic powder, onion powder, dill
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper

Salad

  • 1 15-oz can chickpeas drained and rinsed, 425-g can
  • 1 15-oz can white beans drained and rinsed, 425-g can
  • 1 cup finely diced celery about 3 stalks
  • 1 green bell pepper finely diced
  • 1 English cucumber finely diced
  • 4 Tbsp finely chopped chives
  • 1 8-oz package fresh mozzarella pearls 226 g

Instructions

  • Vinaigrette: Whisk together all Vinaigrette ingredients.
    Whisking together everything bagel vinaigrette.
  • Salad: Prep all Salad ingredients according to notes.
    Stirring ingredients for dense bean salad in a bowl.
  • Assemble: Toss Salad with the Vinaigrette and serve! Can be served fresh or chilled.
    Stirring ingredients for dense bean salad in a bowl.

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Notes

Can I use dried beans? Yes! To substitute dried beans, soak them overnight and cook until tender before using. One cup of dried beans yields approximately 2 to 3 cups of cooked beans (which equals about one 15-oz can).
How do I keep the salad from getting watery? Thoroughly drain and rinse the beans and pat the veggies dry before tossing. If making ahead, it's best to store the dressing separately.
Storage: This make-ahead bean salad is perfect for meal prep! You can mix the salad and vinaigrette up to 4 days in advance.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 28.5g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 900mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg
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