Low Carb Fresh Green Bean Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Bright, crisp, and packed with vibrant flavors, this Low Carb Fresh Green Bean Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is the perfect side dish for any occasion. Featuring tender blanched green beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion, all brought to life with a tangy homemade lemon vinaigrette, this salad is as refreshing as it is healthy. A touch of Dijon mustard and garlic in the dressing adds depth, while fresh parsley ties it all together with a burst of herbal goodness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this low-carb, gluten-free dish is as simple to make as it is delicious. Serve it as a light lunch, pair it with grilled protein, or bring it as a crowd-pleaser for your next gathering—this green bean salad is a versatile, flavor-packed winner!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams fresh green beans
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 small red onion
- 30 grams fresh parsley
- 1 large lemon
- 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the green beans. Trim the ends and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt. Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice and water.
Blanch the green beans by adding them to the boiling water for 3 minutes, until they are vibrant green and just tender.
Quickly transfer the blanched green beans to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Keep them in the ice bath for a couple of minutes, then drain well.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion. Chop the fresh parsley finely.
In a small mixing bowl, zest the lemon and then juice it. You should get approximately 60 ml of lemon juice.
Add the extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic clove, salt, and black pepper to the lemon juice and zest. Whisk the ingredients together to create the lemon vinaigrette.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the green beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chopped parsley.
Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss everything together until well coated.
Adjust seasoning as needed with additional salt and pepper.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving. Enjoy your refreshing low carb fresh green bean salad with lemon vinaigrette!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
710 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.8 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1353 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.0 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.0 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.8 g | ||
| Protein | 11.5 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 253 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1763 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.
