Green and Gold Bean Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Green and Gold Bean Salad is a vibrant celebration of crisp green beans and sunny yellow wax beans, tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes and sweet red onion. Dressed in a zesty vinaigrette made with red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this salad is as nourishing as it is delicious. Perfectly blanched beans retain their crunch and vivid color, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley brings an herby finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy bean salad is ideal for summer picnics, potlucks, or as a healthy side dish for your weeknight dinners. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams green beans
- 250 grams yellow wax beans
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Trim the ends off the green beans and yellow wax beans. Cut them into bite-sized pieces if desired.
Blanch the beans in the boiling water for 3-4 minutes, until bright and crisp-tender. Drain immediately and transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat dry.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.
Mince the garlic and finely chop the fresh parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large bowl, combine the green beans, yellow wax beans, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top and toss again lightly.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
640 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.0 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1651 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.4 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.2 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.5 g | ||
| Protein | 12.7 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 261 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1812 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.
