Creamy Green Bean Salad with Horseradish Bacon
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Creamy Green Bean Salad with Horseradish Bacon! Featuring crisp-tender green beans blanched to perfection, smoky crumbled bacon, and a tangy, creamy dressing made with sour cream, mayonnaise, prepared horseradish, and a hint of Dijon mustard, this dish is a bold and flavorful twist on a classic favorite. Fresh red onion and parsley add pops of color and brightness, while a touch of lemon juice brings balance to the rich and savory flavors. Perfect as a side dish for barbecues, potlucks, or weeknight dinners, this salad can be served immediately or chilled for even more flavor. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, this recipe is destined to become your go-to summer hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g fresh green beans
- 6 slices bacon
- 100 g mayonnaise
- 100 g sour cream
- 1 tbsp prepared horseradish
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 red onion
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the green beans for 3-4 minutes, until they are crisp-tender and bright green.
Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them cool completely, then drain and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, prepared horseradish, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to make the creamy dressing.
Thinly slice the red onion and finely chop the fresh parsley.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched green beans, sliced red onion, and crumbled bacon.
Pour the dressing over the green beans mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Garnish the salad with chopped parsley and serve immediately, or refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
356 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.5 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 36 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 653 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 92 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 370 mg | 8% | |
*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.
