Green Bean and Wax Bean Salad with Tabasco Vinaigrette
Crisp, colorful, and packed with zesty flavor, this Green Bean and Wax Bean Salad with Tabasco Vinaigrette is a vibrant addition to any meal. Featuring tender blanched green and wax beans, sweet cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion, this salad is elevated by a bold homemade vinaigrette made with extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a kick of Tabasco sauce. A hint of honey balances the heat, while fresh parsley adds a fresh, herbaceous touch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy and healthy recipe is perfect for summer gatherings, light lunches, or a refreshing side dish. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a salad that is as versatile as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams green beans
- 250 grams wax beans
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 red onion
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Trim the ends of the green beans and wax beans. Rinse under cold water.
Blanch the green beans and wax beans by boiling them for 3 minutes, then immediately transferring them 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. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Tabasco sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched beans, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss until well coated.
Finely chop the parsley and sprinkle it over the salad as a garnish.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
636 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.3 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1665 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.1 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.4 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 266 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1656 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.
