Description

This Dilly White Bean Cucumber Salad is a refreshing, light dish perfect for warm days or as a healthy side. It combines creamy white beans with crisp cucumbers, peppery radishes, and aromatic fresh dill, all tossed in a tangy lemon-garlic vinaigrette for a flavorful, wholesome salad that’s quick to prepare and keeps well.

Ingredients

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For the Vinaigrette

1 garlic clove, minced
Juice of 1 small lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
Black pepper, to taste

For the Salad

2 15-ounce cans white beans, rinsed and drained
2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced (or 1/2 a large cucumber)
5–7 radishes, cut into matchsticks
0.75 oz fresh dill, stems removed and finely chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced (both green and white parts)

Instructions

Make the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Set this dressing aside for about 5 minutes to allow the lemon juice to mellow the sharpness of the garlic.
Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the rinsed and drained white beans, thinly sliced Persian cucumbers, radish matchsticks, chopped fresh dill, and sliced green onions. Pour the prepared vinaigrette over the salad ingredients, then toss gently but thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper if desired.
Serve: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste, or refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes to let the flavors develop and meld together. This salad can be stored covered in the fridge for up to 5 days, making it great for meal prep or leftovers.

Notes

For a creamier texture, lightly mash some of the white beans before mixing.
You can substitute lemon juice with white wine vinegar for a different tang.
Use fresh herbs like parsley or chives for added flavor variation.
Ensure cucumbers and radishes are sliced thinly to maintain a light, crisp texture.
Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: white bean salad, cucumber salad, dill salad, no-cook salad, summer salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad