Summer White Bean Salad with Lemon and Dill

Summer White Bean Salad with Lemon and Dill

(Recipe taken from The Beachbody Blog)

Prep time

15 mins

Total time

15 mins

Author: Beachbody

Recipe type: Lunch/Dinner

Serves: 6 servings, about 1 cup each

Ingredients

• 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
• 1 Tbsp. finely grated lemon peel (lemon zest)
• ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
• 8 oz. green beans, ends trimmed, cut into ½ inch pieces (about 2 cups)
• 1 (15-oz.) can navy beans (or black eyed peas), rinsed, drained
• 1 (15-oz.) can butter beans (or lima beans), rinsed, drained
• ½ cup fresh dill (or basil, or parsley), chopped
• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)

Instructions

1. Combine shallot, lemon peel, and lemon juice in a large bowl; mix well. Let sit for five minutes.
2. Add green beans, navy beans, butter beans, dill, and oil. Season with salt and pepper if desired; toss gently to blend.
3. Chill, covered, in refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours before serving.