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Lebanese butter bean salad in a black bowl.
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Butter bean salad (Lebanese style)

This butter bean salad is a simple yet delicious Lebanese salad recipe that is enjoyed in many countries of the Middle Eastern as well as the Mediterranean region. It has some very basic ingredients that are popped up with the delicious seasonings of these regions like za'atar and sumac. This protein-rich salad gets ready in just 10 minutes and is vegan and gluten-free.
Course Salad
Cuisine Arab, Lebanese, Middle Eastern
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 229kcal
Author Vandana Chauhan

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked butter beans around 350 grams
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut into half
  • 1 medium-sized Persian cucumber finely chopped
  • 1 medium-sized red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice adjust to taste
  • ½ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 8-10 fresh mint leaves finely chopped
  • ½ tablespoon sumac
  • 1 tablespoon Za'atar 
  • ½ teaspoon red chili flakes adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper adjust to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Put minced garlic, za'atar, sumac, red chili flakes, salt, pepper, minced garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil in a bowl. Mix to make a salad dressing. Keep the dressing aside.
  • Put chopped vegetables, herbs, and cooked butter beans. Pour dressing on top.
  • Gently toss.
  • Check and adjust the seasoning.

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Notes

  • You can use canned butter beans as well as home-cooked beans to make this salad.
  • If using canned beans, rinse them and then gently pat them dry with a kitchen towel before adding them to the salad.
  • Be careful not to overcook the beans if cooking them at home. Overcooked beans will turn mushy and it will not be possible to use them in the salad.
  • Be gentle while tossing the salad ingredients otherwise the beans will break.
  • Non-vegans may also add crumbled feta to this butter bean salad.
  • Za'atar also has a little salt in it so add extra salt carefully.
  • More recipe tips and tricks are shared in the post above, please follow them to make this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 752mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 822IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 5mg