Easy Butter Bean Salad With Herby Vinaigrette Recipe
About the Recipe
Make an easy butter bean salad with crisp vegetables and a fresh lemon, dill, and parsley vinaigrette in only 15 minutes.
Fresh, colorful, and full of flavor, this Easy Butter Bean Salad With Fresh Herby Vinaigrette Recipe comes together in only 15 minutes. Creamy butter beans, juicy grape tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and finely minced red onion create a satisfying combination of textures.
The homemade vinaigrette brings the entire salad together with fresh lemon juice, fragrant lemon zest, garlic, Dijon mustard, dill, parsley, and extra-virgin olive oil. Its bright, savory flavor complements the mild beans without overpowering the fresh vegetables.
Canned butter beans make this salad especially convenient for busy weekdays and last-minute gatherings. Once rinsed and drained, they readily absorb the lemon and herb vinaigrette while retaining their creamy texture and shape.
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About the Recipe Make the best Apple Cider Vinaigrette Recipe in just 5 minutes with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and garlic. Fresh, tangy, lightly sweet, and incredibly versatile, this Best Apple Cider Vinaigrette Recipe is the kind of homemade dressing that can transform even the simplest bowl of greens. It comes together in just 5 minutes with a handful of familiar ingredients, making it an excellent choice for quick lunches, weeknight dinners, holiday salads, and weekly meal preparation. Once you discover how easy it is to make vinaigrette at home, you may never want to rely entirely on bottled dressing again. Extra virgin olive oil creates the smooth, rich foundation of this dressing, while apple cider vinegar contributes bright acidity and a subtle fruity character. Honey gently softens the vinegar without making the dressing overly sweet. Dijon mustard adds a pleasant savory flavor and acts as an emulsifier, helping the oil and vinegar remain blended for longer. Fresh garlic, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper complete the vinaigrette with a simple but flavorful finish. This homemade apple cider vinaigrette pairs beautifully with spinach, kale, arugula, mixed greens, and crisp garden salads. Its sweet and tangy flavor is especially delicious with apples, pears, dried cranberries, roasted squash, toasted nuts, sliced red onion, or crumbled cheese. It can also bring freshness to grain bowls, pasta salads, roasted vegetables, and hearty seasonal side dishes. The dressing is equally useful as a marinade for chicken, pork, seafood, and vegetables. Make a jar at the beginning of the week and keep it refrigerated for a convenient way to add flavor to a variety of meals. Because the recipe uses basic pantry ingredients and requires no special equipment, it is an easy dressing to prepare whenever you need something fresh, flavorful, and dependable. Prep Time: 5 minutesTotal Time: 5 minutesYield: About 2/3 cup, approximately 10 tablespoons
Ingredients
For the Fresh Herby Vinaigrette
1 teaspoon minced lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Butter Bean Salad
1 1/4 cups canned butter beans, drained and rinsed
3/4 cup grape tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup cucumber, seeded and sliced
2 tablespoons minced red onion
Directions
Step 1: Prepare the Lemon and Herbs
Wash and dry the lemon, dill, and parsley. Finely mince the lemon zest and fresh herbs. Mince the garlic into very small pieces so its flavor blends evenly into the vinaigrette.
Step 2: Make the Fresh Herby Vinaigrette
Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, parsley, olive oil, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to a small bowl. Whisk vigorously until thoroughly combined and slightly emulsified. Taste and adjust the salt or black pepper as needed.
Step 3: Prepare the Beans and Vegetables
Place the butter beans in a colander and rinse them thoroughly under cool running water. Allow them to drain well. Halve the grape tomatoes, seed and slice the cucumber, and finely mince the red onion.
Step 4: Combine the Salad
Transfer the drained butter beans to a medium serving bowl. Add the tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Toss gently until the vegetables are evenly distributed without crushing the creamy beans or tomatoes.
Step 5: Add the Vinaigrette
Pour the fresh herby vinaigrette over the butter bean mixture. Using a large spoon or silicone spatula, gently fold the ingredients together until the beans and vegetables are evenly coated.
Step 6: Rest and Serve
Serve the butter bean salad immediately at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate it for 15 to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop. Stir gently and taste for seasoning before serving.
Notes
Butter beans are also commonly sold as lima beans, although their names and sizes may vary. Look for large, creamy canned beans that remain firm after draining.
Rinse the butter beans thoroughly to remove the canning liquid and reduce excess sodium. Let them drain well so additional moisture does not dilute the vinaigrette.
Use a firm cucumber and ripe grape tomatoes for the best texture. Seeding the cucumber helps prevent the salad from becoming watery, especially when it is refrigerated before serving.
If the flavor of raw red onion is too strong, soak the minced onion in cold water for 10 minutes. Drain thoroughly and pat it dry before adding it to the salad.
The salad may be prepared several hours ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. For the freshest cucumber and tomatoes, enjoy it on the day it is prepared.
For a heartier variation, add crumbled feta cheese, diced avocado, sliced olives, chopped arugula, or toasted pine nuts.
Chickpeas, cannellini beans, or great northern beans may be substituted when butter beans are unavailable.
Originally published
June 2026
Updated
August 2026
Reviewed by
Culibloom
