Soy-Free Fresh Green Bean Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Soy-Free Fresh Green Bean Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette, a healthy and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion. Crisp-tender green beans are blanched to perfection, then paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red onion, and the crunch of toasted almond flakes. Tossed in a zesty lemon-Dijon vinaigrette and finished with fragrant fresh basil, this salad is a refreshing and nutrient-packed side dish that pairs beautifully with grilled proteins or can shine solo as a light lunch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free recipe is a must-try for anyone craving a bright, wholesome, and satisfying salad. Keywords: fresh green bean salad, lemon vinaigrette, soy-free recipes, healthy side dishes, quick gluten-free salads.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 50 grams almond flakes, toasted
- 30 grams fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 40 ml lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Start by preparing the green beans. Rinse the beans under cold running water and trim the ends.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
Immediately transfer the cooked green beans into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and retain their vibrant color.
Once cooled, drain the green beans well and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
In a large salad bowl, combine the blanched green beans, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and toasted almond flakes.
Prepare the lemon vinaigrette by whisking together extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl or a jar.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss everything together until the vegetables are well coated.
Finally, gently fold in the chopped fresh basil leaves, ensuring they're distributed evenly throughout the salad.
Allow the salad to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld. Enjoy as a refreshing side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1046 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.1 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.5 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1344 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.3 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.7 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.9 g | ||
| Protein | 24.2 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 412 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2286 mg | 49% | |
*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.
