Crunchy Dense Bean Salad with Pretzels and Dried Cranberries | High-Protein, Make-Ahead Meal Prep

This Crunchy Dense Bean Salad is packed with vibrant colors and textures, making
it a perfect dish for meal prep or potlucks. Featuring a delicious mix of creamy
chickpeas, crisp cucumbers, crunchy bell peppers, and sweet dried cranberries,
it's topped off with salty mini pretzels for that irresistible crunch. Tossed in
a tangy Dijon mustard dressing, this high-protein salad is not only tasty but
also loaded with fiber and nutrients. It holds up well in the fridge for a few
days, making it ideal for meal prep. Whether you're looking for a hearty side or
a light main dish, this salad checks all the boxes—refreshing, filling, and full
of flavor.

Servings: 6

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Prep Time
10 minutes

Course:

Cuisine:

American

Keywords:

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Instructions

1 Prepare the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, bell
peppers, red onion (if using), parsley, and dried cranberries.

Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard,
apple cider vinegar, honey substitute, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until
well combined.

Toss the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until
everything is evenly coated.
2 Add Pretzels: Just before serving, stir in mini pretzels or sprinkle them on top
to keep them crunchy. If meal prepping, store the salad and pretzels separately,
adding the pretzels just before eating.

Serve: Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. This salad
is perfect for meal prep and can be served as a side or main dish.
3 This makes 6 servings at 1.25 cups per serving. On WW, each serving is: 5
Points. Enjoy!

Nutrition Info

Name	Amount
Serving	6 g
Calories	209 kcal
Carbohydrates	38 g
Protein	13 g
Fat	6 g
Saturated Fat	1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	1 g
Monounsaturated Fat	4 g
Sodium	310 mg
Potassium	324 mg
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	17 g
Vitamin A	1561 IU
Vitamin C	58 mg
Calcium	35 mg
Iron	2 mg