Description

A refreshing and healthy Dilly White Bean Cucumber Salad featuring crisp cucumbers, creamy white beans, and radishes tossed in a tangy lemon-dijon vinaigrette with fresh dill and green onions. Perfect for a light lunch or a vibrant side dish, this no-cook recipe is quick to prepare and delightful to serve chilled.

Ingredients

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Vinaigrette

1 garlic clove (minced)
Juice of 1 small lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
Black pepper (to taste)

Salad

2 15-ounce cans white beans (rinsed and drained)
2 Persian cucumbers (thinly sliced) or 1/2 large cucumber
5–7 radishes (cut into matchsticks)
0.75 oz fresh dill (stems removed and finely chopped)
2 green onions (green and white parts thinly sliced)

Instructions

Make the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk these ingredients thoroughly to create a smooth vinaigrette. Set the mixture aside for 5 minutes to allow the lemon juice to mellow the sharpness of the raw garlic.
Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the drained white beans, thinly sliced cucumbers, radish matchsticks, chopped fresh dill, and sliced green onions. Pour the prepared vinaigrette over the salad ingredients. Gently toss everything together until the beans and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve: The salad can be served immediately for a refreshing dish or chilled in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days for best freshness.

Notes

Use Persian cucumbers for a sweeter, crunchier texture; substitutes like English cucumbers work well too.
Rinse canned white beans thoroughly to remove excess sodium and improve flavor.
Adjust salt and pepper according to taste preferences after mixing the salad.
This salad is ideal for meal prep and keeps well refrigerated up to 5 days.
For added protein, consider topping with feta or grilled chicken (note: this will change the diet classification).

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: White bean salad, cucumber salad, dill salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, no-cook salad, lemon vinaigrette