Jun 16, 2025
BUTTER BEAN & FENNEL SALAD
Craving a healthy lunch that delivers all 5 daily veggie servings in one bowl? This vibrant Butter Bean & Fennel Salad combines creamy legumes, anise-kissed fennel, and peppery watercress in under 10 minutes. Perfect for meal prep, weight loss goals, or beating summer heat – no stove required!
5 ingredients, 5 minutes, and all 5-a-day in one bowl! A crisp, no-cook powerhouse of fiber and freshness
Ingredients
*(Serves 2-4)*
- 200g tinned butter beans → rinsed, drained
- 80g fennel → finely sliced (save fronds for garnish!)
- 80g olives → pitted, quartered
- 4 handfuls watercress → stems trimmed
- 8 cherry tomatoes → halved
- Salt + black pepper → to taste
Steps
- Combine
→ In a bowl, mix butter beans, sliced fennel, and olives. - Layer
→ Spread watercress on a plate. Top with bean mixture. - Garnish
→ Add tomato halves. Sprinkle with fennel fronds, salt, and pepper.
Pro Tips & Swaps
- Bean switch: Swap butter beans for cannellini, chickpeas, or navy beans.
- Add crunch: Toasted almonds or pumpkin seeds.
- Creamy boost: Drizzle with lemon-tahini dressing (2 tbsp tahini + 1 tbsp lemon juice + 1 tsp honey).
- Protein punch: Top with flaked smoked mackerel or crumbled feta.
Make it ahead: Prep beans/fennel mix (cover, fridge 2 days). Add watercress/tomatoes last minute — they wilt fast!
Why you’ll love it: 15g fiber per serving • No cooking • 100% plant-powered
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