Low Fat Fresh Green Bean Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Brighten up your mealtime with this Low Fat Fresh Green Bean Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette—a light, refreshing, and nutrient-packed dish that's perfect as a side or a standalone meal. Featuring tender-crisp blanched green beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a touch of red onion, this salad is brought to life with a zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette made with olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey for balance. Ready in just 25 minutes, this simple yet sophisticated recipe is low in fat and brimming with fresh flavors and vibrant colors. Ideal for healthy lunches, summer gatherings, or weeknight dinners, this salad is sure to be a go-to favorite for anyone seeking wholesome, quick, and delicious fare.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 15 grams fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1.5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. While waiting, prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice and water.
Step 2
Trim the ends of the green beans and cut them into approximately 2-inch pieces.
Step 3
Add the green beans to the boiling water. Blanch them for about 4-5 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
Step 4
Quickly transfer the beans from the boiling water to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let them sit until completely cooled.
Step 5
Drain the beans and pat dry with a clean towel.
Step 6
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.
Step 7
In a large salad bowl, combine the blanched green beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chopped fresh parsley.
Step 8
To make the lemon vinaigrette, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or shake them in a jar with a lid until well mixed.
Step 9
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss everything together to ensure it's evenly coated.
Step 10
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (860.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 440.9 |
| Total Fat 23.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 3.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1292.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 59.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 31.5g | |
| Protein 12.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 250.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1805.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories