Hi Reader,

I set out to make a simple bean salad. Then I thought... why stop there?

Well, that's not the whole story. While brainstorming ways to make it extra special, I came across a recipe online from The Kitch'n for a grinder bean salad (not vegan).

If you're not familiar with a grinder, it's basically an Italian sub loaded with deli meats, cheese, lettuce, pepperoncini, and Italian vinaigrette.

At the same time, I'd been thinking about creating a vegan antipasto recipe. Since there's so much overlap between antipasto and grinder flavors, the two ideas naturally came together in this hearty bean salad.

​Antipasto-Inspired Bean Salad​

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I've made these cooking twice in the past week. I doubled the cinnamon in the last batch. 🙌 So good!
They're crisp on the outside, chewy in the middle, and couldn't be easier.

I hope you enjoy the recipes!

~Lori
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Hi, I'm Lori Rasmussen. I started My Quiet Kitchen in 2018 as a way to share my passion for vegan cuisine and all of the fun flavor tricks I've learned in the past 15 years of being vegan. I'm a fan of flavor and simplicity, and it's my goal to make eating plants easier and more delicious for everyone!

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