Butter Bean Caesar Salad (Print View)
Protein-packed butter beans meet classic Caesar flavors in this quick, satisfying salad with creamy homemade dressing.
# Ingredient List:
→ Salad Base
01 - 1 can (15 oz) butter beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 medium heads romaine lettuce, chopped
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Toppings
05 - ½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
06 - 1 cup croutons
→ Caesar Dressing
07 - ⅓ 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 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
14 - 1–2 tablespoons water (to thin, as needed)
# How to Make:
01 - Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, grated Parmesan, black pepper, and water as needed in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
02 - Place chopped romaine lettuce, butter beans, cherry tomatoes, and red onion in a large salad bowl.
03 - Drizzle Caesar dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Top with shaved Parmesan and croutons immediately before serving. Garnish with additional black pepper if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The creamy beans make this salad satisfying enough to be a main dish instead of just a side
- You get all the classic Caesar flavors with extra protein and fiber
02 -
- Dress the salad right before serving or the romaine will wilt and lose its satisfying crunch
- The dressing tastes better after it sits for 15 minutes so make it first
03 -
- Rinse the butter beans really well to remove any metallic canned taste
- Let the dressing sit for at least 15 minutes before using for the best flavor