Butter Bean Caesar Salad (Print)

Fresh protein-packed salad with creamy butter beans, crisp romaine, and tangy homemade dressing ready in 15 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

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# How-To Steps:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, grated Parmesan, black pepper, and water (as needed) until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, butter beans, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
03 - Drizzle the Caesar dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Top the salad with shaved Parmesan and croutons just before serving. Serve immediately, garnished with extra black pepper if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

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  • The creamy butter beans make this salad satisfying enough to be a full meal
  • You can throw everything together in fifteen minutes flat
  • The homemade dressing comes together faster than driving to the store
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  • The dressing keeps in the fridge for about a week and actually tastes better the next day
  • Butter beans can sometimes be labeled as lima beans at the grocery store
  • This salad does not sit well dressed so wait until the last minute to toss it
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  • A vegetable peeler makes the most beautiful Parmesan ribbons
  • Let the dressing sit for ten minutes before tasting to let the garlic mellow out

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