A creamy, herb-packed Butter Bean Salad recipe that’s easy to make and full of flavor. This simple side salad is perfect for meal prep, family dinners, or light lunches.
2cansbutter beans15-ounce (850 g), drained and rinsed
1bell pepper150 g, diced
½cupcherry tomatoes75 g, halved
¼small red onion30 g, finely chopped
3tablespoonsfresh parsley10 g, chopped
1tablespoonfresh mint3 g, chopped
For the Dressing:
¼cupextra virgin olive oil60 ml
4tablespoonsapple cider vinegar60 ml
4garlic clovesminced
4tablespoonsfresh parsley10 g, chopped
1tablespoonhoney15 ml, or 20 g
2teaspoonsDijon mustard10 g
1teaspoonsea salt6 g
¼teaspoonblack pepper1 g
¼teaspoonred pepper flakes1 g, optional
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine butter beans (2 cans, 15 ounces each), bell pepper (1 cup), cherry tomatoes (½ cup), red onion (2 tablespoons), parsley (2 tablespoons), and mint (1 teaspoon). Toss gently.
2 cans butter beans, 1 bell pepper, ½ cup cherry tomatoes, ¼ small red onion, 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon fresh mint
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil (¼ cup), apple cider vinegar (¼ cup), garlic, parsley (2 tablespoons), honey (1 tablespoon), Dijon mustard (2 teaspoons), salt (1 teaspoon), black pepper (¼ teaspoon), and red pepper flakes (¼ teaspoon, optional).
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 4 garlic cloves, 4 tablespoons fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon honey, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon sea salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes. Serve chilled or at room temperature.