Picnic Green Bean Salad
Brighten up your next outdoor gathering with this vibrant Picnic Green Bean Salad, a refreshing side dish that’s as colorful as it is delicious! This easy-to-make recipe brings together crisp-tender green beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion, all tossed in a tangy honey-Dijon vinaigrette. Toasted slivered almonds add a delightful crunch, making every bite irresistible. Perfectly balanced with sweet, savory, and nutty flavors, this salad is a no-mayo, healthy option that’s ideal for picnics, BBQs, or a light meal at home. Ready in just 25 minutes, this chilled salad is a crowd-pleaser that’s best served fresh for peak flavor. Try it today for a summery twist on classic green bean recipes!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium red onion
- 50 grams slivered almonds
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Trim the ends of the green beans and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the green beans and blanch for 3 minutes, until bright green and tender-crisp.
Step 3
Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Let them sit for 2 minutes, then drain again and pat dry.
Step 4
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion. Set aside.
Step 5
Toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes, until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Step 7
In a large mixing bowl, combine the green beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and toasted almonds.
Step 8
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
Step 9
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Step 10
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld, then serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1023.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 941.1 |
| Total Fat 68.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2527.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 74.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 27.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 36.0g | |
| Protein 23.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 358.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2239.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories