Creamy Avocado Dill Bean Bowl (Printable)
Tender white beans and creamy avocado tossed with fresh dill and a tangy herbed dressing.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Salad Base
01 - 2 cups cooked white beans (cannellini or Great Northern), drained and rinsed
02 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
05 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 1/2 cup radishes, thinly sliced
07 - 1/4 cup fresh dill, roughly chopped
08 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
10 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, or baby kale)
→ Creamy Dill Dressing
11 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
12 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
13 - 2 tablespoons tahini
14 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
15 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
16 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
17 - 1 garlic clove, minced
18 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
19 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
20 - 2–3 tablespoons water (to adjust consistency)
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, combine the white beans, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, radishes, dill, parsley, and chives. Gently toss to mix without mashing the avocado.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, white wine vinegar, finely chopped dill, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and water until smooth and creamy. Add water as needed to reach a pourable consistency.
03 - Add the mixed salad greens to the large bowl and gently toss with the vegetables and herbs until evenly distributed.
04 - Drizzle the creamy dill dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Serve immediately in individual bowls. Garnish with extra fresh herbs and a lemon wedge if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The creamy tahini dill dressing pulls every single ingredient together without needing a drop of mayo or dairy.
- It comes together in fifteen minutes flat with zero cooking, which makes it the smartest hot weather meal you will ever make.
02 -
- Add the avocado at the very last second if you are preparing any components ahead of time, because it will brown and soften if it sits too long.
- The dressing will thicken considerably in the fridge, so always whisk in another splash of water before using leftover dressing.
03 -
- Taste a bean before you start building the bowl because canned beans can vary wildly in saltiness and you want to adjust your seasoning accordingly.
- Let the dressed salad sit for about five minutes before eating because the flavors meld and deepen in a way that makes the wait completely worth it.