Creamy Avocado Dill White Bean (Printable)
Avocado and white bean bowl with cucumber, cherry tomatoes and dill-lemon dressing.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Salad Base
01 - 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced
03 - 1 English cucumber, diced
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1/4 small red onion, finely diced
06 - 2 cups baby spinach or mixed salad greens
→ Creamy Dill Dressing
07 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
09 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped or 2 teaspoons dried dill
11 - 1 garlic clove, minced
12 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or unsweetened coconut yogurt
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnishes (optional)
14 - 2 tablespoons toasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
15 - Extra dill sprigs
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large salad bowl, place the white beans, diced avocado, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and salad greens.
02 - In a small mixing bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, chopped dill, minced garlic, yogurt, salt, and pepper until emulsified and smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss gently to coat all components evenly, ensuring the avocado retains its shape.
04 - Divide the salad into individual bowls. Top with toasted seeds and extra dill sprigs if desired. Serve at once.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This salad somehow manages to feel both refreshing and seriously satisfying, like your favorite lunch café order but homemade.
- It only takes 15 minutes from start to finish, which means you can toss it together for a quick meal or a last-minute side when company pops in.
02 -
- If you add the dressing too early the avocado starts to brown and the greens wilt fast, so wait until right before serving.
- Switching to coconut yogurt keeps it vegan and adds a barely-there sweetness that is unexpectedly delicious.
03 -
- Rolling the lemon on the counter before juicing gets you every last drop for the dressing.
- A quick rinse of red onion under cold water makes its bite just gentle enough for salad bliss.