Green Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad
Bright, crisp, and bursting with garden-fresh flavors, this Green Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad is the perfect addition to your table. Tender-crisp blanched green beans and juicy cherry tomatoes are tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and minced garlic. A sprinkle of chopped parsley brings a fresh, herbaceous finish to this dish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthy and vibrant salad is an effortless side for summer BBQs, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing, nutrient-packed upgrade to your usual vegetable spread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams green beans
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic clove, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Trim the ends off the green beans and rinse them under cold water.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp.
Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve their bright green color. Drain again and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and set them aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is emulsified.
Combine the blanched green beans and cherry tomatoes in a large mixing bowl.
Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salad and give it a final toss.
Transfer the salad to a serving platter or bowl and serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for up to an hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
144 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.4 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 283 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.8 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.0 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 420 mg | 9% | |
*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.
