Heart-Healthy Fresh Green Bean Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Brighten up your table with this *Heart-Healthy Fresh Green Bean Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette*, a vibrant and nutritious dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Crisp, tender green beans are blanched to preserve their vibrant color and paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette made with Dijon mustard and a hint of honey for balance. Toasted almonds add the perfect crunch, while fresh parsley brings an herbaceous touch to this wholesome salad. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is not only quick but also packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and healthy fats, making it an ideal side dish for a heart-healthy lifestyle. Serve it chilled for a refreshing option, or let the flavors meld for a more robust taste—either way, it’s a simple, flavorful upgrade to any meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 150 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium red onion
- 50 grams almonds, sliced
- 2 tablespoons parsley, fresh
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Trim the ends of the fresh green beans and cut them into 2-inch pieces.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
Immediately transfer the green beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve their color. Drain and set aside.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and thinly slice the red onion. Chop the fresh parsley.
In a small skillet, toast the sliced almonds over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the lemon vinaigrette.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched green beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley. Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the salad and give it a final toss. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
811 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.7 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1344 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.1 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.8 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.1 g | ||
| Protein | 23.0 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 392 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2085 mg | 44% | |
*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.
