Butter Bean Caesar Salad (Printable)
Protein-packed salad with butter beans, crisp romaine, and tangy Caesar dressing.
# Ingredient List:
→ Salad Components
01 - 1 (15 oz) can butter beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 medium heads romaine lettuce, chopped
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
06 - 1 cup croutons
→ Caesar Dressing
07 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
08 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
09 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
11 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced
12 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
13 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
14 - 1–2 tablespoons water (to thin, as needed)
# How to Make:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, grated Parmesan, black pepper, and water (as needed) until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, butter beans, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
03 - Drizzle the Caesar dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Top the salad with shaved Parmesan and croutons just before serving. Serve immediately, garnished with extra black pepper if desired.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- Butter beans transform into the most creamy satisfying element that rivals any chicken or crouton
- The homemade dressing comes together in 2 minutes flat and keeps for days
- This is one of those rare salads that actually gets better after sitting for 20 minutes
02 -
- Let the dressed salad sit for 10 minutes before serving so the flavors meld and the beans absorb some dressing
- Butter beans can sometimes be labeled as lima beans at different grocery stores, they are the same thing
03 -
- Dry your romaine thoroughly after washing so the dressing actually sticks to the leaves instead of sliding off
- Taste your dressing before adding it to the salad, adjusting the lemon or garlic to your preference