Creamy Avocado Cucumber White Bean Bowl (Printable)
Protein-packed bowl with creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, white beans, and fresh dill in tangy yogurt dressing.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Salad Components
01 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
02 - 1 English cucumber, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
03 - 1 (15 oz) can cannellini or navy beans, drained and rinsed thoroughly
04 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced into half-moons
05 - 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
06 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional garnish)
07 - 2 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, baby spinach, or lettuce blend)
→ Creamy Dill Yogurt Dressing
08 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, whole or low-fat
09 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
10 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely minced
13 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
14 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
15 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How-To Steps:
01 - Whisk Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced dill, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate for 5-10 minutes to meld flavors.
02 - Place diced avocado, cucumber, drained white beans, sliced red onion, and chopped dill in a large mixing bowl. Toss gently to distribute evenly.
03 - Pour chilled dressing over salad mixture. Using a large spoon or clean hands, fold ingredients gently until thoroughly coated. Avoid over-mixing to prevent avocado from becoming mushy.
04 - Divide mixed greens evenly among 4 serving bowls. Top with dressed avocado-cucumber-bean mixture, arranging attractively.
05 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over each bowl if desired. Serve immediately while vegetables remain crisp and avocado fresh.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in literally fifteen minutes with zero cooking required
- The protein from beans keeps you full for hours without feeling heavy
02 -
- Avocado browns quickly so toss everything else in the dressing first and gently fold the avocado in right before serving
- The dressing thickens as it sits so thin it with a teaspoon of water if needed before tossing
03 -
- Taste your cucumber before adding it to the mix and if the skin is bitter peel half of it off
- Room temperature beans absorb dressing better than cold ones straight from the fridge