Lebanese Green Bean Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Lebanese Green Bean Salad is a vibrant addition to any table. Featuring crisp, tender green beans lightly blanched to preserve their color and crunch, this salad is paired with juicy ripe tomatoes, zesty red onion, and a medley of fresh parsley and mint for a herbaceous kick. Tossed in a simple yet flavorful dressing of fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and minced garlic, it’s a light, healthy dish that’s perfect as a side or a refreshing standalone meal. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is a celebration of wholesome ingredients, Mediterranean-inspired simplicity, and bold flavors your family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams fresh green beans
• 3 large ripe tomatoes
• 1 medium red onion
• 30 grams fresh parsley
• 10 grams fresh mint leaves
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the green beans thoroughly under cold water. Trim the ends and cut them into approximately 2-inch pieces.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch for 2-3 minutes, until they are slightly tender but still crisp.

Step 3

Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve their vibrant green color. Let them cool for 2 minutes, then drain and set aside.

Step 4

Chop the tomatoes into small, bite-sized pieces. Finely dice the red onion. Roughly chop the parsley and mint leaves. Mince the garlic clove.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched green beans, chopped tomatoes, diced red onion, parsley, and mint.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 8

Let the salad sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Serve the salad as a light side dish or enjoy it on its own for a refreshing and healthy meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1201.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	549.4

Total Fat 30.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2436.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.5g	0%
Total Sugars 34.9g
Protein 15.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 317.8mg	0%
Iron 8.7mg	0%
Potassium 2713.0mg	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: 44.7%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 45.3%