Garlic String Green Bean Salad
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant Garlic String Green Bean Salad, a refreshing and flavorful option perfect for any occasion. Crisp, blanched green beans are tossed in a zesty garlic dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey for a perfectly balanced taste. The addition of toasted almond slivers and fresh parsley provides irresistible crunch and herbaceous notes, while optional red chili flakes add a subtle kick. Quick and easy to prepare in under 20 minutes, this salad is not only light and healthy but also a versatile choice for barbecues, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a dish that’s as refreshing as it is satisfying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans (trimmed and washed)
- 4 pieces garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red chili flakes (optional)
- 50 grams toasted almond slivers
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the green beans to the boiling water and blanch for 4-5 minutes, until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them sit for 2 minutes.
While the green beans cool, prepare the garlic dressing by whisking together minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes in a small mixing bowl.
Drain the green beans from the ice water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the dried green beans with the prepared garlic dressing, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Gently fold in the toasted almond slivers and chopped parsley.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
861 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.7 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2515 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.9 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.0 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.9 g | ||
| Protein | 22.1 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 364 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1582 mg | 34% | |
*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.
