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Easy Green Bean Salad with Mustard and Garlic Dressing
5 from 8 votes

Easy Green Bean Salad with Mustard and Garlic Dressing

A fresh, vibrant and Delicious Easy Green Bean Salad tossed with a simple mustard and garlic dressing. This salad is perfect as a side dish or light lunch and is ready in only 10 minutes!

Prep Time
6 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 137 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 14 oz green beans 400g, fresh, French style
  • 4 radish finely sliced
  • 1 cup radicchio chopped (140g, or red chicory
  • 10 cherry tomato cut in half
  • 1 small handful basil chopped, fresh
For the dressing
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • lemon zest and juice of half
  • 1 clove garlic , crushed
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • black pepper to season
  • salt to season

Instructions

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  1. Fill a large bowl with cold/icy water then bring a large salted pot of water to the boil. Trim the ends of the green beans then boil for 1-2 minutes, drain then plunge into the bowl of cold water. This will stop the green beans from cooking and keep their vibrant green colour.
  2. Pat dry and place in a large bowl along with the tomatoes, radicchio and radishes. Tear in some basil reserving some for garnish.
  3. To make the dressing, put the mustard, garlic, lemon juice and zest and olive oil in a bowl and mix together. Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
  4. pour the dressing over the green bean salad and toss together until it's evenly coated. Add and extra pinch of salt and pepper if needed.
  5. Serve in one large serving plate or individual plates, garnish with remaining basil. Enjoy.

Notes

  • Use the freshest and highest quality vegetables you can get
  • Toss the green beans in the dressing when they are still warm so they absorb the flavours better
  • You can make everything in advance and store it at room temperature for a few hours or in the fridge for a couple of days
  • Leftovers will store well in the fridge for a few days but I don't recommend freezing.

Nutrition Information

Calories 137kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 43mg (2%) Potassium 342mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 919IU (18%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 137

% Daily Value*

Calories 137kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 43mg 2%
Potassium 342mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 919IU 18%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.