Fustini's Dense Bean Salad
You'll want to jump on the dense bean salad trend immediately with this delicious recipe anyone can make. Fresh veggie crunch, savory bean satisfaction, and (of course) a phenomenal Fustini's dressing. Don't forget to watch the video!
Fustini's Dense Bean Salad
4
10 minutes
Salad
Watch Rachel make this salad on TikTok (scroll down!)

Ingredients
- 1 12-ounce can butter beans
- 1 12-ounce can garbanzo beans
- ½ pint fresh cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber (seedless is optional but crunchy is a must)
- 1 bunch green kale (curly or Tuscan will work!)
- 1 8-ounce block feta cheese
Dressing
- ¼ cup Peach Balsamic Vinegar
- ¼ cup Frantoio SELECT Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 heaping Tablespoons Dijon mustard
Directions
- Rinse and drain your garbanzo and butter beans.
- Cut cherry tomatoes in half and cucumber into bite size pieces.
- Roughly chop kale, discarding middle rib, and massage with a drizzle of olive oil for a minute or so.
- Mix together your Frantoio, Peach Balsamic, and dijon mustard for the dressing. We recommend shaking vigorously in a sealed jar. Don’t forget to taste-test and adjust the way you like!
- Assemble the salad by combining beans, kale, tomatoes, and dressing. Crumble the entire block of feta into the salad and mix gently. Finish by topping with your crunchy cucumbers.
- Enjoy!
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