White Bean and Cucumber Dill Salad
Experience a burst of freshness with our White Bean and Cucumber Dill Salad, a delightful dish that is both nutritious and easy to prepare. This vibrant salad combines creamy butter beans, crisp Persian cucumbers, and fragrant dill, all tossed in a tangy tahini dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or as a refreshing side at your next gathering, this salad is packed with plant-based protein and essential vitamins. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can create a dish that not only satisfies but also impresses. Chill it in the fridge to let the flavors meld, making it an ideal make-ahead option for busy days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves about 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz can butter beans (rinsed and drained)
- 3 Persian cucumbers (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup fresh dill (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp capers
- ¼ red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp tahini
- ½ lemon (juiced)
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp white apple vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine butter beans, cucumbers, dill, capers, and red onion.
- In a jar, mix tahini, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, Dijon mustard, vinegar, maple syrup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until emulsified. Thin with water if necessary.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss thoroughly.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg