Butter Bean Caesar Salad (Printable)
Fresh romaine meets protein-packed butter beans in this modern Caesar spin with tangy homemade dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Salad Components
01 - 1 (15 oz) can butter beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 medium heads romaine lettuce, chopped
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
05 - ½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
06 - 1 cup croutons
→ Caesar Dressing
07 - ⅓ 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 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
14 - 1–2 tablespoons water, to thin as needed
# How To Make It:
01 - Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, grated Parmesan, black pepper, and water until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
02 - In a large salad bowl, toss together the chopped romaine lettuce, butter beans, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
03 - Drizzle the prepared Caesar dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
04 - Top the dressed salad with shaved Parmesan and croutons immediately before serving.
05 - Serve immediately with additional black pepper if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The butter beans make it filling enough to stand alone as a meal, not just a side dish
- You get all the classic Caesar satisfaction with way more protein and texture
- Everything comes together in fifteen minutes with barely any cooking
02 -
- The salad holds up for about an hour after dressing, but add croutons at the last possible second so they stay crunchy
- Butter beans are mild and creamy, but cannellini beans work in a pinch if you cannot find them
03 -
- Dry your lettuce thoroughly after washing so the dressing actually sticks to the leaves
- Let the dressed salad sit for five minutes before serving to let flavors meld