Salatah El Loobyea Lebanese Green Bean Salad

Brighten up your table with **Salatah El Loobyea**, a traditional Lebanese green bean salad that’s bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors. This easy-to-make dish combines tender-crisp green beans, juicy ripe tomatoes, and a zesty dressing made with fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic. Blanching the green beans and chilling them in an ice bath ensures their perfect texture and stunning color, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds an herby finishing touch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this salad is a refreshing, healthy side dish that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, fish, or even crusty bread for a light, vegetarian meal. Perfect for summer dining or adding variety to your mezze spread, it’s a gluten-free, wholesome recipe that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Serve it cold or at room temperature for an authentic taste of Lebanese cuisine!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams green beans
• 3 medium ripe tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 liter water
• 10 pieces ice cubes

Directions

Step 1

Wash and trim the ends of the green beans. Cut them into bite-sized pieces, about 2-3 cm long.

Step 2

Bring 1 liter of water to a boil in a large pot. Add a pinch of salt to the water.

Step 3

Cook the green beans in the boiling water for 3-5 minutes until tender but still slightly crisp.

Step 4

Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with cold water and adding the ice cubes.

Step 5

Once cooked, drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to the ice bath to stop the cooking process and preserve their bright green color. Let them sit for 2-3 minutes, then drain and pat dry.

Step 6

Dice the tomatoes into small pieces and finely mince the garlic cloves.

Step 7

In a large bowl, combine the green beans and diced tomatoes.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the green bean and tomato mixture, tossing gently to coat everything evenly.

Step 10

Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad as a garnish.

Step 11

Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2272.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	624.5

Total Fat 44.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1870.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.1g	0%
Total Sugars 27.4g
Protein 13.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 318.1mg	0%
Iron 7.4mg	0%
Potassium 2095.2mg	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: 58.9%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 33.0%