Butter Bean Caesar Salad (Printable View)

Protein-packed twist on classic Caesar with creamy butter beans and tangy homemade dressing.

# Ingredient List:

→ Salad Components

01 - 1 can (15 oz) 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 Prepare:

01 - Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, grated Parmesan, black pepper, and 1-2 tablespoons water in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with additional water if needed.
02 - Combine chopped romaine lettuce, drained butter beans, cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion in a large salad bowl.
03 - Drizzle the prepared Caesar dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until all components are evenly coated.
04 - Top the salad with shaved Parmesan cheese and croutons immediately before serving. Garnish with additional black pepper if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The butter beans create this incredible velvety texture that pairs perfectly with crisp romaine
  • You get a complete protein packed meal that still feels light and refreshing
  • The homemade dressing comes together in under two minutes and tastes infinitely better than bottled
02 -
  • The salad gets soggy quickly once dressed, so only dress what you will eat immediately
  • Room temperature butter beans taste way better than cold ones straight from the fridge
  • The dressing will thicken up in the fridge, so just whisk in a splash of water before using leftovers
03 -
  • Toast your own croutons from day old bread with olive oil and garlic for something infinitely better than store bought
  • Massaging the romaine with a tiny bit of olive oil before dressing makes it ridiculously tender

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