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

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

  1. 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.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients except cilantro and cheese. Pour in the vinaigrette and toss thoroughly to combine.
  3. 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|

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