5 from 2 votes
Bohnensalat (German Green Bean Salad)
This fresh Bohnensalat is simple to make and is the perfect side dish for virtually everything!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
116 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine:
German
Ingredients
- 1 pound Green bean washed, drained, ends trimmed; you can either leave the beans whole or cut them into bite-sized pieces, fresh
- 2 summer savory highly recommended for authentic German flavor but can substitute other herbs of choice, e.g. dill, parsley, oregano, thyme, sprigs or 1/4 teaspoon dried
- 1/3 cup yellow onion finely diced
- For the vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sunflower oil , highly recommended for authentic German flavor but can substitute olive oil (olive oil will solidify in the fridge; bring to room temp before serving)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt sea salt
- black pepper a few grinds
Instructions
- Whisk together the vinaigrette and set aside. Boil the beans with the summer savory in lightly salted water just until tender but still slightly firm. Do not overcook. When the beans are done cooking, drain them and immediately pour the marinade over the hot beans and stir in the minced onions. Let them sit until cool and then put them in the fridge to chill for several hours or overnight before serving. Eat the same day or well within 24 hours while the beans are still a vibrant green.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
116kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Sodium
880mg
(37%)
Potassium
259mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
783IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 116kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 880mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 783IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.