French String Beans Green Beans Tomato Basil Salad
Brighten up your table with this French String Beans Green Beans Tomato Basil Salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish that's perfect for any occasion. This recipe combines tender-crisp French string beans (haricots verts) and juicy cherry tomatoes with the aromatic freshness of torn basil leaves. Tossed in a simple yet flavorful dressing of extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, and shallots, this salad strikes the perfect balance of tangy and savory. Quick to prepare, with just 15 minutes of prep time and a fast 5-minute blanching step, this versatile dish is ideal as a stunning side or a light, healthy main. Serve it chilled to let the flavors meld beautifully, and watch it become a crowd favorite at picnics, potlucks, or family dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 g French string beans (haricots verts)
- 250 g Cherry tomatoes
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 1 medium Shallot (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Trim the ends of the French string beans.
Blanch the beans in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
Immediately transfer the beans to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Roughly tear the basil leaves and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, chopped shallot, salt, and black pepper.
Add the blanched string beans to the mixing bowl with the tomatoes and basil.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
146 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.9 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 497 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.2 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 428 mg | 9% | |
*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.
