Italian Grinder Dense Bean Salad

By Simply Scratch

Ingredients

1 teaspoons italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (or more to taste)
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or more to taste)
1 teaspoon garlic paste (or use freshly grated)
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans (rinsed and drained )
1 (15 ounce) can roman beans (barlotti or cranberry beans) (rinsed and drained)
1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans (rinsed and drained)
3 ounces mozzarella cheese (diced into small cubes)
3 ounces provolone cheese (diced into small cubes)
3 ounces salami slices (sliced into strips)
3 ounces pepperoni slices (sliced into strips)
1½ cups cherry tomato halves
1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
1/3 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (thinly sliced)
2 tablespoons grated fresh parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon parsley (finely chopped, for serving)

Servings8

Instructions

MAKE THE DRESSING:

In a bowl or 2-cup liquid measuring cup, measure and add Italian seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic paste (or freshly grated), red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, mayonnaise and olive oil. Whisk well to combine.

MAKE THE SALAD:

In a large bowl, add the beans, mozzarella and provolone cheese, salami and pepperoni, cherry tomato halves, red onion, pepperoncini, basil and parmesan cheese. Pour the creamy grinder dressing over top and toss well to combine.

Taste and season with more salt and pepper to taste. Serve with a little chopped parsley and extra parmesan cheese over top.