Lebanese Green Bean Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Lebanese Green Bean Salad is a vibrant addition to any table. Featuring crisp, tender green beans lightly blanched to preserve their color and crunch, this salad is paired with juicy ripe tomatoes, zesty red onion, and a medley of fresh parsley and mint for a herbaceous kick. Tossed in a simple yet flavorful dressing of fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and minced garlic, it’s a light, healthy dish that’s perfect as a side or a refreshing standalone meal. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is a celebration of wholesome ingredients, Mediterranean-inspired simplicity, and bold flavors your family will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams fresh green beans
- 3 large ripe tomatoes
- 1 medium red onion
- 30 grams fresh parsley
- 10 grams fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the green beans thoroughly under cold water. Trim the ends and cut them into approximately 2-inch pieces.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch for 2-3 minutes, until they are slightly tender but still crisp.
Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve their vibrant green color. Let them cool for 2 minutes, then drain and set aside.
Chop the tomatoes into small, bite-sized pieces. Finely dice the red onion. Roughly chop the parsley and mint leaves. Mince the garlic clove.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched green beans, chopped tomatoes, diced red onion, parsley, and mint.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Let the salad sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the salad as a light side dish or enjoy it on its own for a refreshing and healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
549 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.6 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2437 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.8 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.5 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.9 g | ||
| Protein | 15.4 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 318 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2713 mg | 58% | |
*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.
