butter bean salad with herby vinaigrette
This butter bean salad with herby vinaigrette is a light, protein-packed dish full of fresh herbs, lemon, and hearty beans. Perfect for meal prep or summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 can butter beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cucumber, diced
1/4 red onion, finely sliced
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp chopped dill
1 tbsp chopped mint
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Rinse and drain the butter beans. Pat dry with a paper towel.
2. Chop all vegetables and herbs. Set aside.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
4. Add the herbs to the vinaigrette and let sit for 5 minutes.
5. In a large bowl, combine butter beans, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
6. Pour the vinaigrette over and gently mix.
7. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Notes
Add crumbled feta or grilled chicken for a more filling meal.
For meal prep, store veggies and dressing separately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg