Dense Bean Salad with Chicken and Peach Vinaigrette
This dense bean salad with chicken and peach vinaigrette is the kind of recipe that turns simple pantry staples into something unexpectedly special. Tender, protein-packed beans and juicy pieces of chicken create a hearty base, while fresh peaches bring a subtle sweetness that feels just right for warmer days.
The peach vinaigrette ties everything together with a bright, tangy finish, balancing savory and sweet in every bite. It's the perfect make-ahead dish for lunches, picnics, or light dinners, and it only gets better as the flavors mingle.
The best part is that you can use rotisserie chicken and this meal becomes SUPER simple. (I get chilled rotisserie chickens from Walmart for less than $3!)
With three boys playing a crazy amount of basketball and going to the gym each day in the house, I'm always on the hunt for protein packed meals. This one is great because you can pack it in a lunch and eat it on the go.
Enjoy this easy, protein packed meal!
Dense Bean Salad with Chicken and Peach Vinaigrette
This dense bean salad with chicken and peach vinaigrette is high in protein and loaded with flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon Fresh Press Farms Peach Cider Vinegar
- 3 tablespoon Fresh Press Farms olive oil
- 1-2 cloves of garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1-2 teaspoon honey
- 2 cups chicken, cut and cubed
- ½ bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoon green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
- 1 can of kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can of cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can of black beans, rinsed and drained
Instructions
- Whisk these ingredients until smooth: peach cider vinegar, olive oil, garlic, pepper, salt, honey.
- Add in chicken, bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, and beans and fold gently to distribute the vinaigrette over the other ingredients.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in fridge for 2-3 days.
Toss in an avocado right before serving if desired
Can add in hard boiled eggs, greek yogurt, or cottage cheese to make it more protein rich.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 373Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 435mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 7gSugar: 1gProtein: 28g
The writer is not a doctor or nutritionist and this nutritional information is just a guideline. Please consult your doctor or nutritionist for more accurate information.
