Broad Bean, Butter Bean & Green Olive Salad With Green Herb Dressing

Name: Broad Bean, Butter Bean & Green Olive Salad With Green Herb Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked or frozen broad beans (double-podded if large); 1 can (14 oz / 400g) butter beans, drained and rinsed; 1/2 cup green olives, pitted and halved (e.g. Castelvetrano or Manzanilla); 2 tbsp red onion, very finely chopped (optional); Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 packed cup fresh parsley (or parsley + mint or basil); 1 garlic clove; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 tbsp lemon juice; Zest of 1 lemon; 1/4 cup olive oil; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1–2 tbsp water to loosen (as needed)

by Matte Black Bowls

4 People

20 min

This vibrant, protein-packed salad brings together creamy butter beans, tender broad beans, and briny green olives in a zesty herb dressing bursting with freshness. It’s light yet satisfying, full of texture and bold flavour from lemon, garlic, and fragrant green herbs. Perfect as a side dish, light lunch, or part of a mezze spread, it’s naturally vegan, gluten-free, and comes together in under 20 minutes. Serve it slightly chilled or at room temperature, on its own or with crusty bread, grilled fish, or roasted vegetables. This salad is a celebration of green, seasonal ingredients with Mediterranean flair so I hope you enjoy.

broad bean butter bean green olive salad with green herb dressing

Broad Bean, Butter Bean & Green Olive Salad With Green Herb Dressing

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Yield 4 People
Time spent: Prep time: 5 Minutes Cook time: 15 Minutes Total time: 20 min

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Ingredients

1 cup cooked or frozen broad beans (double-podded if large)
1 can (14 oz / 400g) butter beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup green olives, pitted and halved (e.g. Castelvetrano or Manzanilla)
2 tbsp red onion, very finely chopped (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste

For the green herb dressing:

1 packed cup fresh parsley (or parsley + mint or basil)
1 garlic clove
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
1–2 tbsp water to loosen (as needed)

Instructions

In a food processor or blender, combine the parsley, garlic, mustard, lemon juice, zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and vibrant green. Add a splash of water if needed to thin the dressing to a pourable consistency.
Place the broad beans, butter beans, and green olives in a large bowl. If using red onion, add it now. Gently toss to combine. Pour over the herb dressing and stir carefully to coat everything without breaking up the beans too much.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature, with extra herbs or lemon zest on top if desired.

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