Garlic Bread Green Bean and Tomato Salad
Elevate your summer salads with this vibrant Garlic Bread Green Bean and Tomato Salad, a delightful medley of crisp green beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion. This recipe stands out with its homemade garlic bread croutons, crafted from a day-old baguette and baked to golden perfection with fragrant garlic and olive oil. Tossed in a tangy apple cider vinegar and Dijon mustard dressing, this dish strikes a perfect balance of fresh and savory flavors. Garnished with fresh parsley, this quick and easy salad is ready in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal side dish for BBQs, potlucks, or a light lunch. Bursting with texture and wholesome ingredients, it’s a must-try recipe that transforms simple pantry staples into a restaurant-quality meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 g green beans
- 250 g cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium loaf day-old baguette
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 small red onion
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Trim the ends off the green beans and blanch them in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and immediately plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
Slice the baguette into 2 cm (¾ inch) cubes to make croutons. Spread them on a baking sheet.
Mince the garlic cloves and mix them with 3 tbsp of olive oil in a small bowl. Drizzle this mixture over the bread cubes, tossing to coat evenly.
Bake the garlic bread cubes in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy. Remove from the oven and let cool.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and finely slice the red onion. Roughly chop the parsley.
In a large salad bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Add the green beans, cherry tomatoes, and red onion to the bowl. Toss well to coat the vegetables in the dressing.
Just before serving, fold in the garlic bread croutons and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy this deliciously fresh salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1378 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.4 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2954 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.2 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.7 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.3 g | ||
| Protein | 32.6 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 253 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1831 mg | 39% | |
*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.
