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Butter Bean & Lemon Herb Salad

by in Recipe Collection February 17, 2026
butter bean and lemon herb salad in ceramic bowl on green tablecloth

The creamy texture and buttery flavor of the butter beans perfectly compliments the zany tang of the red onion. This citrusy salad will brighten up your day and deliver a fiber-filled fusion with it.

Ingredients:
3 cups Nature’s Truth butter beans
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Mixed greens for serving (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Cook 1 cup of butter beans, drain, and set aside. (Makes 3 cups of cooked beans).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Add the cooked and cooled butter beans to the bowl with the dressing. Stir in the chopped parsley, dill, and red onion. Toss gently to combine.
  4. Serve butter bean salad on its own or over a bed of mixed greens. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
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