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Sun-Dried Tomato Butter Bean Salad recipe

Sun-Dried Tomato Butter Bean Salad

USA Delish Editorial
A hearty and flavorful Mediterranean bean salad featuring butter beans, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 8 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 chef's knife

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients

  • 2 cans 15 oz each butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Drain and rinse the butter beans. Chop the sun-dried tomatoes, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and dice the cucumber. Chop the fresh parsley and basil.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter beans, sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, parsley, and basil.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is well coated.
  • Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Serving

  • Serve chilled as a side dish or main course. Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired.

Storage

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

Pro Tips: Use high-quality olive oil for the best flavor. Letting the salad chill enhances the flavors.
Ingredient Substitutions: Cannellini or great northern beans can replace butter beans.
How to Serve: Serve as a side or main dish, great with grilled meats.
Storage & Freshness: Best consumed within 3 days. Keep refrigerated.
Make-Ahead Tips: Prepare a day in advance for deeper flavors.
Keyword Italian inspired salad, Mediterranean bean salad, protein-packed salad