Low Carb Fresh Green Bean Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Bright, zesty, and undeniably refreshing, this Low Carb Fresh Green Bean Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is the perfect dish for health-conscious food lovers. Featuring crisp blanched green beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a delicate crunch of red onion, this salad comes together in just 25 minutes for a light and vibrant addition to your table. The homemade lemon vinaigrette, infused with garlic, Dijon mustard, and fresh parsley, adds a tangy flavor burst that complements the natural sweetness of the vegetables. Gluten-free, low-carb, and loaded with fresh ingredients, this easy green bean salad is ideal as a side dish, a light lunch, or a crowd-pleasing option at any gathering. Serve chilled for ultimate refreshment!
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Ingredients
- 400 grams fresh green beans
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 small red onion
- 30 grams fresh parsley
- 1 large lemon
- 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Start by preparing the green beans. Trim the ends and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt. Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice and water.
Step 3
Blanch the green beans by adding them to the boiling water for 3 minutes, until they are vibrant green and just tender.
Step 4
Quickly transfer the blanched green beans to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Keep them in the ice bath for a couple of minutes, then drain well.
Step 5
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion. Chop the fresh parsley finely.
Step 6
In a small mixing bowl, zest the lemon and then juice it. You should get approximately 60 ml of lemon juice.
Step 7
Add the extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic clove, salt, and black pepper to the lemon juice and zest. Whisk the ingredients together to create the lemon vinaigrette.
Step 8
In a large mixing bowl, combine the green beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chopped parsley.
Step 9
Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss everything together until well coated.
Step 10
Adjust seasoning as needed with additional salt and pepper.
Step 11
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving. Enjoy your refreshing low carb fresh green bean salad with lemon vinaigrette!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (826.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 710.5 |
| Total Fat 58.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1353.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 51.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 22.8g | |
| Protein 11.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 252.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1763.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories