Creamy, buttery, protein rich butter bean salad with garlic herb dressing, perfect for meal prep, lunch or light dinner. This nutritious salad is vegan and gluten free.
This high protein butter bean salad is perfect for summer meals, BBQ side dishes and potlucks. Having canned beans in pantry comes in handy as it takes just 10 minutes to put everything together.
If you are planning it for meal prep, prepare garlic herb dressing in advance and store it in an airtight jar in the fridge. When you are ready to serve, just toss butter beans with fresh herbs and dressing.
The drained viscous liquid from canned butter beans known as aquafaba can also be saved to use in baked dishes such as my oil free granola.
Notes On Ingredients
Here’s everything you’ll need to make this recipe. Scroll down to the recipe card to find the ingredient quantities and recipe instructions.
- For Dressing: Extra virgin olive oil, garlic, lemon, salt, pepper and oregano.
- For Salad: Canned butter beans, fresh mint and parsley.
How To Make Butter Bean Salad?
(This is an overview with process photos, the full recipe is at the bottom in a recipe card)
Step 1: In a small jar, combine ingredients listed under dressing, seal the jar with an airtight lid and shake well until everything is well combined.
Step 2: Take the lid off the jar, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Step 3: Set the jar aside to use later.
Step 4: Empty canned beans into a strainer to drain the aquafaba. Gently rinse the beans under tap water and leave them in the strainer for a couple of minutes to remove any excess water.
Step 5: In a bowl, toss beans, herbs and dressing until beans are well coated.
Enjoy high protein butter bean salad with garlic herb dressing for lunch or as a side dish with a main meal.
Serving Suggestions
Butter bean salad makes a great lunch or to pack in a lunchbox.
Perfect to stuff in vegetarian tortilla wraps or pita bread for extra protein.
Serve it as a side dish with roasted vegetables such as crunchy baked sesame zucchini sticks, spicy roasted cauliflower, maple roasted carrots or crispy baked tofu.
Substitutions and Variations
Herbs: You can try coriander or basil instead of mint and parsley and dried Italian mixed herbs instead of oregano.
Spices: A big pinch of ground cumin elevates the flavour of the salad.
Garlic: You can substitute fresh garlic with garlic granules.
Tips and Tricks
Aquafaba in canned beans contains salt, so it’s best to drain it to reduce sodium content. It’s even better to rinse beans afterwards to remove any traces of aquafaba.
Don’t overmix beans to avoid breaking
Adjust garlic to suit your taste, as raw garlic has a strong flavour and aroma.
Let salad rest for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavours to meld.
Storage
You can store leftover salad in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days. If you are planning this bean salad for meal planning, prep dressing and store it in an airtight container in the fridge. Soak, cook and store beans in a separate airtight container if you choose to use dried beans.
FAQ
Yes, but they must be soaked overnight and cooked until soft.
Of course, for a change of flavour, try my maple mustard dressing, spicy yogurt sauce or vinaigrette.
Butter Bean Salad With Garlic Herb Dressing
Equipment
- 1 Small Jar with Lid
- 1 Medium Bowl
- 2 spoons
Ingredients
1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml
For Dressing
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- juice from half a lemon
- 2 cloves garlic mince or chop finely
- salt as required
- pepper as required
- ½ teaspoon oregano
For Salad
- 240 gms canned butter beans
- 2 sprigs fresh mint remove leaves from stem, wash and chop finely
- 2 sprigs fresh parsley wash and chop finely
Instructions
- In a small jar, combine 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, juice from half a lemon, 2 cloves garlic, salt, pepper and ½ teaspoon oreganoseal the jar with an airtight lid and shake well until everything is well combined.
- Take the lid off the jar, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Set the jar aside to use later.
- Empty 240 gms canned butter beans into a strainer to drain the liquid. Gently rinse the beans under tap water and leave them in the strainer for a couple of minutes to remove any excess water.
- In a bowl, toss beans, 2 sprigs fresh mint , 2 sprigs fresh parsley and dressing until beans are well coated.
Notes
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