5.0 from 9 votes
Italian Butter Bean Salad
This Italian butter bean salad is creamy and refreshing, delicious on its own with fresh bread or alongside a juicy steak, stews and grilled food.
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 295 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 800 g canned butter beans 2 x 15.5 oz cans, or thawed from frozen
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
Dressing
- 60 ml olive oil ¼ cup
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 medium clove garlic chopped small
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Drain and rinse 800 g canned butter beans then add to a medium mixing bowl with 1 small red onion and 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, mix and set aside.
Cup of Yum
Dressing
- In a small bowl whisk together 60 ml olive oil, 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice to make an emulsion then whisk in the 1 medium clove garlic, ½ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the beans and mix well till all ingredients are well coated. Ideally cover and let it rest in a cool place for an hour then stir before serving for best flavour.
Notes
- The dressing can be prepared in advance and kept in a sealed jar. It is a temporary emulsive dressing which means it will separate after resting so shake well before tossing in the salad.
- Make ahead and storing - This bean salad improves in flavour after resting. For best results prepare an hour before serving. Keep in a sealed container and keep in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
295kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Sodium
965mg
(40%)
Potassium
500mg
(14%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
86IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 965mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 500mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 86IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.