Butter Bean and Radish Salad
This easy Butter Bean Salad is fresh, delicious and packed with fibre and plant-based protein. With creamy butter beans, crunchy radish, fresh dill and a tangy lemon vinaigrette, it makes a hearty and delicious side dish!
SERVINGS 4 as a side
Ingredients
Lemon Vinaigrette
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Zest of one lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic grated or minced
White Bean Salad
- 1 small shallot thinly sliced
- 2 15 oz cans butter beans drained and rinsed well
- 8-10 radish thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup fresh dill chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese optional
Instructions
- Add the vinaigrette ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Add the shallots and a pinch and sea salt, stir and let sit for 5-10 (this helps to mellow out the flavour).2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, Zest of one lemon, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp dijon mustard, 1 clove garlic, 1 small shallot
- Add the beans, radish, herbs and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper and gently toss to combine. Let sit for 20-30 minutes before serving to allow the flavours time to meld.2 15 oz cans butter beans, 8-10 radish, 1/3 cup fresh dill, 3 tbsp fresh parsley, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, Sea salt and black pepper
- When ready to serve, stir in the feta cheese. Garnish with a little extra-virgin olive oil and additional herbs if desired and enjoy!1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
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Notes
This salad tastes even better as it sits, however if leaving longer than a few hours I recommend waiting to add the radish until you’re ready to serve so that they don’t lose their crunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 10g
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