High Protein Butter Bean Salad

Butter bean and feta salad in a bowl, with a spooned out portion.

High Protein Butter Bean Salad

This high-protein bean and feta cheese salad is packed with flavor. Tossed in a creamy turmeric Greek yogurt dressing, it is the perfect salad dish.

Course Dinner, Dips, Dressings and Sauces, Lunch, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine Continental

Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 378kcal

Author Kate Hahnel

Equipment

A medium-sized bowl
Mixing cups and spoons

Ingredients

For the Salad

2 cans each 15oz canned butter beans - approximately 430 grams each (drained and rinsed)
1 small red onion - about ¼ cup (chopped)
1 cup chopped cucumber
1 bell pepper - red, yellow, or orange (chopped)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
½ teaspoon red pepper chili flakes (optional)

Greek Yogurt Turmeric Dressing

½ cup Greek yogurt
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon turmeric
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, turmeric, salt, and pepper until smooth.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained butter beans, chopped red onion, cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese.
Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. Sprinkle with red pepper chili flakes if using.

Notes

Depending on the product, the weight of your butter beans will vary; so anything between 410 grams to 440 grams. This does not affect the flavors of the salad.

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