Cold Green Bean Salad
Bright, crisp, and bursting with flavor, this Cold Green Bean Salad is the perfect side dish for any occasion. Featuring tender-crisp blanched green beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a zesty red wine vinaigrette made with Dijon mustard, honey, and garlic, this refreshing salad is both simple and sophisticated. Tossed with fresh parsley and thinly sliced red onion, this vibrant dish showcases fresh ingredients in every bite. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, with an additional chill time for optimal flavor melding, this salad is ideal for BBQs, picnics, or as a healthy weekday accompaniment. Serve it chilled for a refreshing burst of flavor that pairs perfectly with grilled meats, fish, or your favorite plant-based proteins.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. While the water heats, fill a large bowl with ice water and set it aside.
Trim the ends off the green beans and cut them in half or into bite-sized pieces if desired.
Blanch the green beans by boiling them in the pot for 3-4 minutes, until they are tender-crisp and bright green.
Quickly drain the green beans and transfer them to the ice water to stop the cooking and maintain their color. Let them sit for 2-3 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and finely slice the red onion. Mince the garlic and chop the fresh parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well-combined.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the green beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss to coat evenly.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled as a side dish or a light salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
659 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.6 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1348 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.0 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.7 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.3 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 256 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1798 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
