Fresh Green Bean Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Bright, crisp, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Fresh Green Bean Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is the perfect healthy side dish or light appetizer for any occasion. Tender-crisp green beans are blanched to vibrant perfection and paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese for a delightful mix of textures and flavors. Tossed in a zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette with a touch of Dijon mustard and honey, this salad is both refreshing and satisfying. A sprinkle of toasted slivered almonds adds a nutty crunch, while fresh basil leaves bring a fragrant, herbaceous finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is packed with wholesome ingredients and is a surefire way to elevate your next summer gathering or weeknight dinner. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for maximum versatility and flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams fresh green beans
• 200 grams cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 units red onion
• 100 grams feta cheese
• 60 milliliters extra virgin olive oil
• 30 milliliters lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 10 grams fresh basil leaves
• 50 grams slivered almonds

Directions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add a pinch of salt to the boiling water.

Step 2

Trim the ends of the green beans and cut them in half if they are long.

Step 3

Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook for 3-4 minutes, until they are tender-crisp.

Step 4

Immediately transfer the green beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them sit for a few minutes, then drain and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 5

Halve the cherry tomatoes and finely slice the red onion into thin strips.

Step 6

In a small jar or bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Shake or whisk until the dressing is thoroughly mixed.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked green beans, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and fresh basil leaves.

Step 8

Crumble the feta cheese and add it to the bowl with the salad ingredients.

Step 9

Pour the lemon vinaigrette dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.

Step 10

Toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until they are golden brown and fragrant.

Step 11

Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the salad just before serving for added crunch.

Step 12

Serve the green bean salad chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish or a healthy appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1125.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1310.3

Total Fat 103.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 89mg	0%
Sodium 2484.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 80.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.7g	0%
Total Sugars 36.7g
Protein 37.3g	0%

Vitamin D 16IU	0%
Calcium 859.8mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 2256.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.4%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 23.0%