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Marinated Butter Bean Salad

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A fresh and healthy Marinated Butter Bean Salad with lemon and mustard dressing, perfect for a light meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1/3 tsp salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 can butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 English cucumber, chopped
  • 3–4 sun dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
  • 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped
  • Arugula or other leafy greens for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large salad bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  2. Add the butter beans, red onion, cucumber, sun dried tomatoes, and parsley to the bowl.
  3. Gently mix until everything is well coated in the marinade.
  4. Let the salad marinate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
  5. Serve over a bed of arugula or other greens, spooning any extra marinade over the top.

Notes

For best texture, eat within two days. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Keywords: salad, healthy, meal prep, vegetarian, butter beans, low calorie

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