Sun Dried Tomato Dense Bean Salad Recipe

Dense Bean Salad has made a lot of waves on social media these days and I had fun with this combination. Try it out and let me know what you think!

A Colorful, Fiber-Packed Salad…

…with plenty of protein. Sun Dried tomatoes take this one to the next level for a dense bean salad you’ll enjoy for a week!

Sun Dried Tomato Dense Bean Salad Recipe

Salad Ingredients:

• Chicken breast

• sun dried tomatoes 

• shaved Brussels sprouts

• white beans

• chickpeas

• delicata squash 

• farro

• olive oil

• salt & pepper

Sun Dried Tomato Dressing Ingredients

• olive oil

• red wine vinegar

• 2 garlic cloves

• salt & pepper

• shallots

Instructions:

1. Roast the vegetables

   • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

   • Spread shaved Brussels sprouts and delicata squash on a baking sheet.

   • Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

   • Roast for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and lightly browned.

2. Roast the chicken

   • While the vegetables are roasting, place chicken breasts on a separate baking sheet.

   • Drizzle with oil from the sun dried tomato jar.

   • Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until fully cooked through, depending on thickness.

3. Cook the farro

   • Cook farro in water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.

4. Make the dressing

   • Using an immersion blender, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic cloves, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth

   • Stir in the finely chopped shallots after blending.

5. Assemble the salad

   • In a large bowl, combine white beans, chickpeas, roasted Brussels sprouts, roasted delicata squash, farro, and roasted chicken .

   • Drizzle with the Sun Dried Tomato Dressing. Toss gently to combine.

6. Season and serve

   • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

   • Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for meal prep.