Market Bean Salad with Honey Vinaigrette
A protein-packed Market Bean Salad with Honey Vinaigrette is perfect for a picnic or day at the beach. Made with black beans, cannellini beans and fresh veggies tossed in a zesty honey mustard dressing, this refreshing salad is bursting with fresh seasonal flavor.
Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Recipe Created By: Nick Castro
Featured In: Florida Farm & Family
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Recipe Created By: Nick Castro
Featured In: Florida Farm & Family
Ingredients
For the vinaigrette:
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup light olive oil
For the salad:
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans
- 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans
- 8 ounces sugar snap peas, halved
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 4 radishes, sliced thin
- ½ cup jicama, cut into matchstick pieces
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup pepper jack cheese, grated
Instructions
- In a blender, combine all vinaigrette ingredients except oil. Blend for 15 seconds, then drizzle in the oil while blending in a slow and steady stream until mixture is smooth. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients except cilantro and cheese. Pour in the vinaigrette and toss thoroughly to combine.
- Transfer salad to a large serving platter or individual bowls. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Top with cilantro and cheese just before serving.
Tips & Notes
This salad can be served immediately or prepared up to a day in advance. Leave out the cilantro and cheese until just before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 630|Sugar: 14g|Sodium: 1039mg|Fat: 38g|Saturated fat: 6g|Carbohydrates: 57g|Fiber: 19g|Protein: 16g|