Picnic Green Bean Salad
Brighten up your next outdoor gathering with this vibrant Picnic Green Bean Salad, a refreshing side dish that’s as colorful as it is delicious! This easy-to-make recipe brings together crisp-tender green beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion, all tossed in a tangy honey-Dijon vinaigrette. Toasted slivered almonds add a delightful crunch, making every bite irresistible. Perfectly balanced with sweet, savory, and nutty flavors, this salad is a no-mayo, healthy option that’s ideal for picnics, BBQs, or a light meal at home. Ready in just 25 minutes, this chilled salad is a crowd-pleaser that’s best served fresh for peak flavor. Try it today for a summery twist on classic green bean recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium red onion
- 50 grams slivered almonds
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Trim the ends of the green beans and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the green beans and blanch for 3 minutes, until bright green and tender-crisp.
Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Let them sit for 2 minutes, then drain again and pat dry.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion. Set aside.
Toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes, until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the green beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and toasted almonds.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld, then serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
228 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.5 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 526 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.0 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 87 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 553 mg | 12% | |
*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.
