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White Bean Dill Salad Jars



This vibrant, protein-packed white bean and dill salad jar is everything a summer meal should be—fresh, herby, satisfying, and easy to prep ahead. Layered with crisp vegetables, creamy white beans, crunchy seeds, and a tangy dill-lemon vinaigrette, it's the kind of brain-healthy lunch that feels both nourishing and indulgent. Whether you're heading to work, the garden, or just need a wholesome bite between activities, this salad keeps beautifully and comes together in minutes.

White Bean Dill Salad Jars

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Dill-Lemon Dressing

  • 6 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 tsp maple syrup
  • lemon zest, from 1 lemon
  • 3 tbsp dill, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • pepper, to taste

Salad Layers

  • 3 cups cooked white beans
  • 4 tbsp sunflower seeds
  • 4 tbsp walnuts
  • 1/2 cup quick pickled red onions
  • 1 tbsp capers
  • 1 large cucumber, diced
  • 2 medium tomato, chopped
  • 2 carrots, finely chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup radishes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta, reduced-fat or fat-free
  • 1/4 cup dill, chopped

To Serve

  • 6 cups leafy greens, mixed

Instructions

  1. Mix the dressing ingredients.
  2. Add 2 tbsp of dressing to the bottom of each jar.
  3. Divide 3 cups cooked white beans (or 2 cans, rinsed and drained) among the four jars.
  4. Add 1 tbsp sunflower seeds and 1 tbsp of walnuts to each jar.
  5. Divide the quick pickled red onions and capers among the jars.
  6. Add a layer of cucumber, tomato, carrot, celery and radish to each jar.
  7. Top each jar with feta cheese and a small amount of fresh dill.
  8. To serve, shake the salad jar, then pour over a plate of leafy greens.


Published: Jun 23, 2025