Turkish Green Bean Salad
Brighten up your table with this refreshing and vibrant Turkish Green Bean Salad, a Mediterranean delight that's as nourishing as it is flavorful. This salad pairs tender-crisp blanched green beans with juicy ripe tomatoes, sweet red onions, and fragrant flat-leaf parsley, all coated in a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a hint of garlic. Served either chilled or at room temperature, this healthy side dish is perfect for showcasing seasonal ingredients and makes a stunning addition to any meal. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's a quick, wholesome option for weeknight dinners or summer gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons (chopped) flat-leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans by snapping off the stem ends. If the beans are particularly long, cut them in half.
Fill a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring it to a boil. Prepare a large bowl of ice water and set aside.
Blanch the green beans by adding them to the boiling water and cooking for 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp.
Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to the ice water to stop the cooking process. Leave them in the ice water for 2 minutes, then drain and pat them dry.
Dice the tomatoes into small cubes and thinly slice the red onion. Mince the garlic cloves finely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched green beans, diced tomatoes, sliced onions, and chopped parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss well to evenly coat.
Allow the salad to sit for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
624 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.8 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2415 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.4 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.6 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.5 g | ||
| Protein | 13.3 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 280 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1936 mg | 41% | |
*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.
