Soy-Free Fresh Green Bean Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Bright, zesty, and packed with texture, this Soy-Free Fresh Green Bean Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is the ultimate summer side dish! Crisp-tender green beans are blanched to perfection and paired with sweet cherry tomatoes, sharp red onion slices, and toasted almond flakes for a delightful crunch. Tossed in a tangy, homemade lemon vinaigrette featuring extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, and garlic, this salad is bursting with bold, fresh flavor. Finished with fragrant chopped basil, every bite offers a refreshing, herbaceous twist. Ready in just 20 minutes, this gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free dish is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches. Give your taste buds a vibrant upgrade with this nutrient-rich, crowd-pleasing recipe!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 50 grams almond flakes, toasted
- 30 grams fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 40 ml lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
Directions
Step 1
Start by preparing the green beans. Rinse the beans under cold running water and trim the ends.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
Step 3
Immediately transfer the cooked green beans into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and retain their vibrant color.
Step 4
Once cooled, drain the green beans well and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Step 5
In a large salad bowl, combine the blanched green beans, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and toasted almond flakes.
Step 6
Prepare the lemon vinaigrette by whisking together extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl or a jar.
Step 7
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss everything together until the vegetables are well coated.
Step 8
Finally, gently fold in the chopped fresh basil leaves, ensuring they're distributed evenly throughout the salad.
Step 9
Allow the salad to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld. Enjoy as a refreshing side dish!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1052.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1046.1 |
| Total Fat 84.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.5g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1344.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 70.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 28.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 30.9g | |
| Protein 24.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 411.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2285.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories