Green Bean Salad
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Green Bean Salad
Description
The Green Bean Salad features fresh green beans trimmed and blanched until tender-crisp, preserving their bright color and slight crunch. The addition of halved cherry tomatoes and chopped olives provides contrasting juicy and salty elements. Freshly chopped mint contributes a fragrant herbal lift.
The dressing of balsamic vinegar and high-quality extra virgin olive oil gently coats the salad ingredients, enhancing their natural flavors without overpowering them. Grated parmesan cheese adds a savory depth, complemented by sea salt and freshly ground black pepper for balanced seasoning.
This salad serves well as a light side dish or accompaniment to grilled meats or fish. It can be enjoyed at room temperature or chilled. The combination of textures — crisp beans and tomatoes, soft olives, and grated cheese — makes it satisfying and versatile. Adjusting the seasoning or adding red chili flakes can add a subtle heat if preferred.
For best results, select fresh, bright green beans without blemishes, and trim the ends in bulk by lining them up and chopping, to save time. To enhance texture, beans can also be roasted before mixing.
Ingredients
- 220 g Green bean ends trimmed
- 10 cherry tomato halved
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- 5 g mint finely chopped, fresh
- 30 g olive chopped
- 10 g parmesan grated
- 1 pinch salt sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper ground
Instructions
- Add 220 g Green bean to a pan of boiling water and boil for 4-5 minutes.
- Drain the beans and immediately put into a bowl of iced water.
- Put the beans into a bowl with 10 Cherry tomatoes, 30 g Olives, 3 tablespoon Olive oil, 2 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar, 10 g Parmesan, 5 g Fresh mint, 1 pinch Sea salt and 1 pinch Ground black pepper.
- Mix well to combine everything.
Notes
- Trim green beans efficiently by lining up ends and chopping off in bulk.
- Choose fresh, bright green beans free of discoloration or spots for best texture.
- Blanch beans to retain a tender-crisp bite and vibrant color.
- Adding red chili flakes can introduce a spicy kick to the salad.
- A drizzle of runny honey balances the saltiness of the olives with mild sweetness.
- Include cooked grains like quinoa or rice to make the salad more filling.
- Roasting green beans before mixing creates a pleasant texture and deeper flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 354mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 462mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1379IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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