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Warm Butterbean Salad with Cherry Tomatoes & Herbs

A quick, rustic side dish that brings together creamy butterbeans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and plenty of fresh herbs. Served warm, it makes the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats or as part of a Mediterranean-style spread.

INGREDIENTS
  • 2 x 400g tins butterbeans, drained and rinsed
  • 250g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, finely sliced
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • Handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • Small handful fresh basil or mint, torn
  • Sea salt and cracked black pepper

Optional:

  • A pinch of chilli flakes
  • A few torn strips of preserved lemon
  • Crumbled feta or shaved pecorino, to finish

METHOD

  1. Warm the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook gently for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  2. Add the cherry tomatoes. Let them soften and begin to release their juices, around 4–5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the butterbeans. Cook for another 3–4 minutes, until warmed through and starting to absorb the tomato juices.
  4. Season and finish. Add the lemon zest and juice, plenty of salt and pepper, and fold through the herbs just before serving.
  5. Optional: Scatter over chilli flakes, preserved lemon, or cheese if using.

What does this go well with?

  • Roast chicken, lamb chops, grilled halloumi
  • Warm flatbreads or as part of a mezze plate
  • As a base for pan-fried fish or harissa tofu

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Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 10 min

Hot Tips

  • Don’t overcook the beans or they may turn mushy — just heat them through.
  • Add a spoonful of red wine vinegar for extra brightness.
  • Make a double batch — leftovers are excellent cold the next day.

Pairings

Red Wine

  • Beaujolais or Valpolicella: light, juicy reds that won’t overpower the beans.

White Wine

  • Vermentino or Sauvignon Blanc: zippy and herb-friendly.

Beer & Cider

  • Belgian blonde ale or a crisp dry cider: light and yeasty or sharp enough to cut through the creaminess.

Non-Alcoholic

  • Sparkling elderflower
  • Lemon & mint iced water
  • Tomato juice with a twist of celery salt

 

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