Butter Bean Salad

If you're a bean person, this Butter Bean Salad recipe is going to become your new go-to for a quick, healthy side dish or light lunch. Creamy butter beans, fresh vegetables, and a zippy herb dressing come together for a dish that's loaded with lots of flavor and plenty of healthy fats. It's the perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, tangy, and refreshing - everything you want in a simple salad recipe!

Author: Balancing Bowls

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 234 kcal per serving

Ingredients

2 cans - butter beans
1 - bell pepper
½ cup - cherry tomatoes
¼ - red onion
3 tablespoons - fresh parsley
1 tbsp - fresh mint
¼ cup - extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons - apple cider vinegar
4 cloves - garlic
4 tablespoons - fresh parsley
1 tbsp - honey
2 teaspoons - Dijon mustard
1 tsp - sea salt
¼ tsp - black pepper
¼ tsp - red pepper flakes

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.
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).
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.

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