Spanish Green Bean Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Spanish Green Bean Salad is a vibrant and healthy side dish that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender-crisp green beans, juicy ripe tomatoes, and the gentle bite of red onion, this salad brings together simple yet flavorful ingredients topped with a zesty dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and sweet paprika. A hint of garlic and a sprinkle of fresh parsley add depth to this colorful dish, while the quick prep time and straightforward cooking techniques make it a must-try for busy home cooks. Serve it chilled or at room temperature to let the bold Spanish-inspired flavors fully shine—a perfect complement to grilled meats, seafood, or served as part of a tapas spread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams green beans
- 2 large ripe tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika (pimentón dulce)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Rinse the green beans under cold water, trim the ends, and cut them into approximately 5 cm (2-inch) pieces.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender but still slightly crisp.
Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and preserve their bright green color. Once cooled, drain and set aside.
Dice the ripe tomatoes into small cubes and finely chop the red onion. Mince the garlic cloves or crush them into a paste.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, sweet paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Add the cooked green beans, diced tomatoes, and chopped red onion to the bowl. Toss everything together until evenly coated with the dressing.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad for garnish.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or light appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
777 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.4 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3026 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.2 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.7 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.4 g | ||
| Protein | 15.1 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 290 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2294 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.
