Simple Green Bean Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly simple, this Green Bean Salad is a light yet flavorful side dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes! Featuring tender-crisp blanched green beans tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, tangy lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this salad strikes the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy. Finished with crunchy sliced almonds and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, it’s a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that pairs beautifully with any main course. Serve it immediately or chilled for a refreshing option—this recipe is perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or healthy weeknight dinners. Make your table pop with this easy, healthy green bean salad!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. While the water is heating, trim the ends of the green beans.
Once the water is boiling, add the green beans and blanch them for 3-5 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for about 2 minutes, then drain and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing. Adjust seasoning to taste.
In a large serving bowl, toss the cooled green beans with the dressing until evenly coated.
Sprinkle the sliced almonds and chopped fresh parsley over the salad for added texture and flavor.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for a chilled version.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
161 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.3 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 281 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 65 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 321 mg | 7% | |
*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.
