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butter bean salad

Butter Bean Salad

A refreshing and nutritious butter bean salad that’s ready in just 5 minutes. With a mix of creamy beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh parsley, and a zesty dressing, this dish is perfect for a quick lunch or a light side. Packed with protein and flavour, it’s a go-to recipe for busy days.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Healthy Meals, quickmeals, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Vegetarian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can 400g butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red chilli flakes optional

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Sharp knife
  • Chopping board
  • Small whisk or fork

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Drain and rinse the butter beans. Chop the cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
  2. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and chilli flakes (if using).
  3. Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
  4. Dress and Toss: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately at room temperature or chill for later. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.