Creamy Avocado Dill White Bean Bowl (Printable)
A vibrant mix of avocado, white beans, and cucumbers with a tangy dill dressing.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Base
01 - 2 cups cooked and drained white beans (cannellini or navy beans)
02 - 2 medium ripe avocados, diced
03 - 1 English cucumber, quartered lengthwise and sliced
04 - 1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens
→ Creamy Dill Dressing
05 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
11 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
12 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Toppings & Garnishes
13 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds
14 - 1 tablespoon finely sliced red onion
15 - Additional fresh dill for garnish
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, yogurt (if using), Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is creamy, smooth, and fully emulsified.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked white beans, diced avocados, sliced cucumber, and baby spinach or mixed greens.
03 - Pour the prepared dill dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss the mixture to coat all components evenly, taking care to fold carefully so as not to mash the diced avocados.
04 - Divide the dressed salad mixture evenly among four serving bowls.
05 - Top each bowl with toasted pumpkin seeds, sliced red onion, and a fresh sprinkle of dill.
06 - Serve the salad bowls immediately to ensure the avocados are fresh and the vegetables retain their crisp texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It is incredibly fast to throw together, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
- The creamy dressing feels indulgent but is actually light and nutritious.
02 -
- Serve this salad immediately after dressing to prevent the spinach from wilting under the weight of the oil.
- If using dried dill instead of fresh, add it to the dressing five minutes early to let the flavors soften.
03 -
- Massaging the greens with a teaspoon of oil before adding the heavy dressing keeps them extra crisp.
- Taste the dressing before adding it to adjust the acid levels based on your lemon.