Fresh Green Bean Salad
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Fresh Green Bean Salad
Description
Fresh Green Bean Salad begins by cooking green beans with a pinch of baking soda to maintain their bright color and tender-crisp texture. Cooling them in an ice bath preserves their crunch and color. The salad includes halved cherry tomatoes and thin red onion slices to add sweetness and sharpness, while crumbled feta provides acidity and creaminess. Toasted almonds add a nutty crunch.
The dressing, made from olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper, ties the salad together with a tangy and slightly spicy flavor profile. Marinating the salad allows the flavors to meld well without softening the beans.
This salad works well as a side dish for grilled meats or a light vegetarian meal. The recipe's notes advise cutting longer beans for easier eating and describe toasting almonds either on a stovetop or in the oven to bring out their flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans trimmed
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups cherry tomato halved
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup almonds chopped and toasted
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Bring water and baking soda to a rolling boil. Cook green beans 4- 5 minutes or until tender crisp. Drain beans and place in an ice bath.
- Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Add green beans, tomatoes, and red onion and allow to marinate at least 30 minutes.
- Top with feta and almonds just before serving.
Notes
- Adding baking soda to boiling water helps keep green beans bright without affecting flavor.
- Cut longer green beans in half for easier eating.
- Toast almonds by stirring them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4-6 minutes or bake at 350°F for 7-8 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 132 | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 102mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 765IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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