Green Bean Salad in Tangy Vinaigrette
Crisp, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, this Green Bean Salad in Tangy Vinaigrette is the perfect side dish for any occasion. Freshly blanched green beans are paired with sweet cherry tomatoes and zesty red onion, then dressed in a zippy homemade vinaigrette made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and garlic. The quick-cooling process ensures the beans stay crisp-tender while locking in their bright green color. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time, this refreshing salad is ideal for summer barbecues, light lunches, or as a make-ahead option for holiday dinners. Serve immediately for fresh crunch or let it chill for an even more intensified tangy flavor. Simple, healthy, and irresistibly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium red onion
- 3 tablespoons 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
Instructions
Trim the ends of 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 5-6 minutes until they are tender yet crisp.
Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them sit for 2-3 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and thinly slice the red onion. Set them aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the green beans, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables.
Toss everything gently until the vegetables are evenly coated with the vinaigrette.
Transfer the salad to a serving platter or bowl and serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
664 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.6 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1344 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.5 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.8 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.0 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 250 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1764 mg | 38% | |
*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.
