Lemon-Dill White Bean Salad with Fresh Vegetables

This simple white bean salad is a refreshing and healthy side dish that's perfect for summer. The beans are cooked until tender, then combined with fresh vegetables, dill, lemon juice, and olive oil. The result is a salad that's light, flavorful, and packed with nutrients.

This recipe was inspired by a salad that I had at a restaurant in the South of France. The salad was so simple, yet so delicious, that I knew I had to recreate it at home. I started with canned white beans, which are a great shortcut for this recipe. I then added fresh vegetables, such as red onion, cucumber, and bell pepper. For flavor, I added fresh dill, lemon juice, and olive oil. The result was a salad that was even better than the one I had at the restaurant. It's a salad that I've been making ever since, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (15-ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
• 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the white beans, red onion, cucumber, bell pepper, dill, lemon juice, and olive oil.
2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Toss to coat.
4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Why It Works

• The combination of white beans, fresh vegetables, and dill is a classic combination that always works well together.
• The lemon juice adds a bright acidity to the salad, which balances out the richness of the beans and vegetables.
• The olive oil adds a touch of richness and helps to bring all the flavors together.