Fresh Green Bean Salad
Brighten up your plate with this vibrant and flavorful Fresh Green Bean Salad! Perfect as a light side dish or a refreshing addition to any meal, this recipe showcases crisp, tender green beans blanched to perfection and paired with juicy cherry tomatoes and thinly sliced red onion. The fresh ingredients are brought to life with a tangy, homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey for a hint of sweetness. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and crunchy sliced almonds, this salad is as texturally delightful as it is visually stunning. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make dish is perfect for a healthy lunch, summer picnics, or as a crowd-pleasing side for dinner parties. Enjoy the freshness of seasonal vegetables with this irresistible green bean salad recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 30 grams sliced almonds
Instructions
Trim the green beans by snapping off the stems or cutting them with a knife.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch them for 2-3 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
Immediately transfer the blanched green beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the green beans, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss until evenly coated.
Sprinkle the salad with fresh parsley and sliced almonds for garnish.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
439 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.8 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1348 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.0 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.6 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.4 g | ||
| Protein | 18.3 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 336 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2077 mg | 44% | |
*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.
