Heirloom tomatoes, butter beans, onions, fresh herbs, and a light vinaigrette combine for a light and satisfying salad. Whether you’re looking for vegetarian butter bean recipes or a tomato salad that can be made ahead for meal prep, you’ll love this simple recipe. 

An overhead close-up photo of shallow bowl filled with a salad made from giant white beans, heirloom tomato wedges, cherry tomato halves, thinly sliced red onion and fresh basil leaves. A healthy red, white, and green vegetarian butter bean salad.

If you’re searching for a light, summery, nutritious recipe packed with flavor and easy to make, look no further than this vibrant White Bean Tomato Salad. Inspired by the renowned White Bean Tomato Salad from Erewhon in Los Angeles, this recipe combines creamy, satisfying butter beans with the bright freshness of ripe tomatoes.

It’s a dish that’s perfect for meal prepping and works wonderfully as a side or a main, depending on your mood and occasion. 

Legumes are a staple of Mediterranean, Blue Zones, and plant-based diets, as well as others worldwide. Not only are they inexpensive (usually), they are filled with fiber and protein.