Smoked Salmon Gigante Bean Salad – SIMPLi

iNGREDIENTS

SIMPLi Regenerative Organic Certified® Gigante Beans

SIMPLi Extra Virgin Olive Oil

SIMPLi Peruvian Spice Salt Blend

Water

Whole lemon, sliced

Bay leaves

Stalks of celery, diced

Stalks of green onion, diced

Sprigs of parsley, minced

Smoked salmon

Handful of small tomatoes, quartered

1 bag

2 tbsp

1 tbsp

8 cups

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1 tin

iNSTRUCTIONS

1. To a heavy bottomed pot, add SIMPLi Gigante Beans, water, sliced lemon, SIMPLi Extra Virgin Olive Oil, SIMPLi Peruvian Spice Salt Blend, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil over medium heat and reduce to a simmer.
2. Cook until the beans are tender. Drain and allow the beans to cool.
3. Dice the celery and green onion, mince the parsley, and quarter the tomatoes.
4. Add tomatoes, celery, green onion, and parsley to the beans. Pour in a good glug of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and season with Peruvian Spice Salt Blend. Mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning.
5. Drain the can of salmon and flake into bite size pieces. Mix well.
6. Enjoy immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to eat.

To celebrate the nationwide launch of our Peruvian Spice Salt Blend as well as the nationwide expansion of our olive oils in Whole Foods Market, we partnered with recipe developer Lauren Hodgen of Citrus Diaries Studio to bring you an easy-to-make dish featuring these beloved global ingredients.

This dish combines the delicate, smoky flavors of SIMPLi Peruvian Spice Salt Blend with the creamy texture of SIMPLi Gigante Beans and rich aroma of SIMPLi Extra Virgin Olive Oil, creating a satisfying, nutritious, and high-fiber meal that will keep you fueled and satisfied throughout the day. To bring out the best in our buttery Gigante Beans, we always toss them in our Extra Virgin Olive Oil. This cold-pressed olive oil adds a layer of richness with its peppery, slightly fruity notes, perfectly balancing the smoky, savory elements of both the smoked salmon and the Peruvian Spice Salt Blend. The secret ingredients to transforming and elevating any meal? High quality spices and olive oils, such as SIMPLi spices and olive oils! They are key to have on hand for any meal you create to help enhance flavors and create well-rounded, balanced dishes.

We are proud to offer single origin, authentic global ingredients with rich, bold flavors, sourcing you can trust, and flavor you’ll remember and savor for each meal to come. Taste the SIMPLi difference and stock up on our Olive Oils and Peruvian Spice Salt Blend at your nearest Whole Foods Market, now available nationwide!

A bit about Lauren

Lauren Hodgen is a passionate food enthusiast and the creative mind behind Citrus Diaries Studio. Since 2018, she has shared her journey of wellness and healing through food, exploring how mindful eating can transform both body and soul. Lauren’s love for wholesome, nourishing ingredients is at the heart of her recipes, which are designed to inspire others to embrace a healthier, more vibrant lifestyle. Based in Columbus, OH, she creates from the belief that food is not just fuel, but a way to connect with ourselves and the world around us.