Fresh Green Bean Tomato Salad with Tarragon Dressing
Brighten up your table with this Fresh Green Bean Tomato Salad with Tarragon Dressing, a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for any season. Crisp, tender blanched green beans and juicy cherry tomatoes come together in harmony, tossed in a zesty dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, a touch of honey, and fragrant fresh tarragon. This quick, 15-minute salad is an effortless blend of textures and flavors, balancing savory, tangy, and slightly sweet notes. Serve it as an elegant side dish or a light, healthy entrée that’s delicious at room temperature or chilled. This versatile recipe is gluten-free, vegetarian, and packed with nutrients, making it a perfect addition to your repertoire for gatherings, weeknight dinners, or picnic spreads!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams green beans
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Trim the ends off the green beans and cut them in half if they are too long.
Blanch the green beans in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
Immediately transfer the green beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a large serving bowl.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, chopped tarragon, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Add the blanched green beans to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to combine.
Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve at room temperature or chilled. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
593 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.6 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1883 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.6 g | ||
| Protein | 11.1 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 218 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1626 mg | 35% | |
*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.
