Creamy Avocado White Bean Bowl (Printable Version)
Creamy avocado and white beans tossed with fresh dill dressing and crisp seasonal vegetables.
# Ingredient List:
→ Salad Base
01 - 2 cups (330 g) cooked white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
02 - 1 large avocado, diced
03 - 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 small cucumber, diced
05 - 1/4 small red onion, finely sliced
06 - 2 cups (60 g) mixed baby greens (spinach, arugula, or lettuce)
07 - 1/4 cup (10 g) fresh dill, chopped
08 - 1/4 cup (10 g) mixed fresh herbs (parsley, chives, basil), chopped
→ Creamy Dill Dressing
09 - 3 tbsp olive oil
10 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
11 - 2 tbsp plain unsweetened yogurt (use coconut yogurt for vegan)
12 - 2 tsp Dijon mustard
13 - 1 clove garlic, minced
14 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
15 - 1/2 tsp salt
16 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the white beans, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, baby greens, dill, and mixed herbs.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, yogurt, Dijon mustard, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
03 - Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
04 - Divide the salad among four bowls. Serve immediately for the freshest texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Zero cooking required so your kitchen stays cool and cleanup is almost nothing.
- The creamy dill dressing tastes rich but relies on yogurt and lemon instead of heavy mayo.
- It comes together in twenty minutes flat which is faster than ordering takeout.
02 -
- Avocado browns fast so if you are making this ahead, dice the avocado last and squeeze a little extra lemon juice directly on the pieces before tossing.
- The dressing thickens in the fridge so if you store leftovers separately, let it sit at room temperature for ten minutes and stir before using.
03 -
- Warm the beans slightly before assembling so they absorb the dressing better and the salad does not taste fridge cold.
- Smash a few beans lightly with the back of your fork before tossing, it creates a creamy texture that binds everything together without extra dressing.