Italian Green Bean Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Italian Green Bean Salad is the perfect side dish for any occasion. Tender-crisp blanched green beans are tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy red onions, and fragrant fresh basil, then drizzled with a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic. A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese adds a savory finish, elevating every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, this vibrant salad is as versatile as it is delicious—serve it as a chilled appetizer at summer barbecues or a quick, healthy addition to your weeknight dinner table. Simple, wholesome, and irresistibly flavorful, this Italian-inspired recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 10 grams fresh basil leaves
- 30 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Trim the ends off the green beans and rinse them thoroughly under cold water.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt. Blanch the green beans for 3-5 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
Drain the green beans and plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and finely slice the red onion. Mince the garlic cloves.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large serving bowl, combine the green beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and basil leaves (tear the basil leaves into smaller pieces if they are large).
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top and give the salad one final toss.
Serve immediately at room temperature or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes before serving for a chilled option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
201 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.6 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 7 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 380 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.6 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 407 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.
