Salad:

1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 can white kidney beans, drained and rinsed

4 oz sliced salami, turkey, and/or ham, cubed

2 oz sliced provolone cheese, cubed

1 bell pepper, diced small

1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered

1/2 red onion, diced small

1/2 cup pickled banana peppers, chopped small

1/4 cup olive oil

2 Tbsp mayonnaise

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1 Tbsp banana pepper brine

1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese

2 tsp Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

3/4 tsp salt, or to taste

Fresh black pepper