Butter Bean Salad
Bright, fresh, and packed with bold flavors, this butter bean salad is a healthy and satisfying dish you'll want to make on repeat! Combining tender butter beans with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion, this salad is elevated with a refreshing lemon-Dijon dressing made from olive oil, tangy lemon juice, and a hint of garlic. A sprinkle of fresh parsley ties everything together, creating a vibrant and wholesome salad perfect for busy weeknights or backyard gatherings. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this dish is a fantastic make-ahead option that shines as a light main course or a colorful side dish. Whether you're seeking a high-protein vegetarian recipe, a quick summer salad, or a Mediterranean-inspired dish, this butter bean salad is sure to please every palate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned butter beans
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 small red onion
- 0.25 cup parsley
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and drain the canned butter beans thoroughly, then transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes, then add them to the bowl with the butter beans.
Peel the cucumber, if desired, then dice it into small cubes and add it to the mixing bowl.
Finely dice the red onion and add it to the salad mixture.
Chop the parsley finely and sprinkle it over the vegetables in the bowl.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the butter bean mixture and gently toss everything together to coat evenly.
Let the salad sit for 5–10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy this salad as a refreshing side dish or a standalone meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
214 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.0 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 550 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.4 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.4 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 481 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
