Quick Green Bean and Tomato Salad
Refreshingly simple and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Quick Green Bean and Tomato Salad is the perfect side dish for any occasion. Made with tender-crisp blanched green beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onions, this salad is tossed in a zesty dressing of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey. With just 10 minutes of prep time and 5 minutes of cooking, it’s an effortless way to bring a healthy, colorful dish to your table. Serve it fresh or chilled, garnished with parsley for an extra pop of flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or summer barbecues, this green bean salad is a delicious way to enjoy seasonal produce in a light and flavorful way.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams fresh green beans
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash the green beans thoroughly and trim both ends.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch them for 2-3 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. Drain and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and thinly slice the red onion. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large bowl, combine the green beans, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for a chilled salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
443 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.1 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1329 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.0 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 155 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1231 mg | 26% | |
*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.
