Green Bean Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Green Bean Tomato and Mozzarella Salad is a simple yet satisfying dish that shines as a side or light main course. Tender-crisp blanched green beans mingle with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella balls, and aromatic fresh basil, all tossed in a zesty garlic-infused balsamic dressing. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad celebrates seasonal produce with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or a quick weeknight meal, it's as versatile as it is delicious. Serve it chilled or fresh for a refreshing, healthy, and gluten-free option that everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams green beans
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 200 grams mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
Instructions
Bring a medium-sized pot of salted water to a boil.
Trim the ends of the green beans and blanch them in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes or until they are crisp-tender. Drain and transfer them immediately to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, pat them dry with a paper towel.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and set them aside.
Drain the mozzarella balls and pat them dry if they are packed in water.
In a large salad bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Add the blanched green beans, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently to combine and coat everything evenly with the dressing.
Tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces and sprinkle them over the salad.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.9 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.6 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 1935 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.8 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.0 g | ||
| Protein | 43.7 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 876 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1344 mg | 29% | |
*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.
