Adding butter beans or white beans into a fresh cucumber salad is a wonderful idea!  The natural creaminess of the beans is a lovely compliment to the crisp nature of the cucumbers. When you lightly smash the cucumbers with the back of your chef’s knife, it helps to not only tenderize the cucumber slices, but allows the cucumber pieces to more easily absorb the bright and tangy Dijon vinaigrette.  A number of fresh herbs would work well on this salad—fresh dill, parsley, or the recommended fresh tarragon.

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