Sugar-Free Fresh Green Bean Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Bright, refreshing, and completely sugar-free, this fresh green bean salad with lemon vinaigrette is a vibrant side dish that’s as healthy as it is flavorful. Crisp-tender green beans are blanched to perfection and combined with juicy cherry tomatoes, zesty red onion, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of color and texture. Tossed in a tangy homemade lemon vinaigrette featuring extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, this salad is packed with citrusy zing and wholesome goodness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy, low-carb salad is perfect for light lunches, summer picnics, or holiday spreads. Whether served immediately or chilled to enhance the flavors, it’s a crowd-pleaser that fits effortlessly into any mealtime lineup.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice and water.
Step 2
Trim the ends of the fresh green beans, ensuring they are of equal length for even cooking.
Step 3
Once the water is boiling, add a good pinch of salt and then add the green beans. Cook for 3-5 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
Step 4
Immediately transfer the beans to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for at least 5 minutes.
Step 5
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion. Chop the parsley finely.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Step 7
Drain the green beans from the ice bath and pat dry with a clean towel.
Step 8
In a large serving bowl, combine the green beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
Step 9
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
Step 10
Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for the flavors to meld together even better. Enjoy your fresh, sugar-free green bean salad with lemon vinaigrette!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (853.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 597.3 |
| Total Fat 43.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1345.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 52.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 25.4g | |
| Protein 11.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 244.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1731.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories