Description
This Dilly White Bean Cucumber Salad is a fresh, protein-packed Mediterranean-inspired salad made with creamy white beans, crisp cucumbers, peppery radishes, fresh dill, and a bright lemon Dijon vinaigrette. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for meal prep, picnics, potlucks, or a healthy lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
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For the Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Juice of 1 small lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Black pepper, to taste
For the Salad
- 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced (or ½ large cucumber)
- 5–7 radishes, cut into matchsticks
- ¾ ounce fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Let the vinaigrette rest for about 5 minutes so the lemon juice softens the garlic flavor.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the white beans, cucumbers, radishes, fresh dill, and green onions.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately, or chill for 15–30 minutes before serving for even better flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Cannellini, Great Northern, or Navy beans all work well.
- Pat the beans dry after rinsing to prevent a watery dressing.
- Fresh dill provides the best flavor—avoid dried dill if possible.
- For extra protein, add grilled chicken, salmon, or shrimp.
- Delicious served with grilled meats, sandwiches, pita bread, or as a light lunch.
- This salad tastes even better after chilling for 20–30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad , Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1¼ cups)
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 440 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg