Cold Green Bean Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a crisp, refreshing, and vibrant dish. It’s perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, or as a healthy side dish for your meals. The lemon vinaigrette adds a bright, tangy flavor to the fresh green beans.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Salt for boiling water
For the Lemon Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes or until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Be careful not to overcook.
- Drain the green beans and immediately plunge them into an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. This will help retain their vibrant color and crisp texture.
- Once the green beans are cooled, drain them well and pat dry with a towel.
- In a large bowl, combine the blanched green beans, thinly sliced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese.
- To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the green bean salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
- Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary before serving.
- Serve the salad chilled as a refreshing side dish.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 3g
Prep and Cooking Time
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
Servings
- Serves: 4
Cold Green Bean Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a delightful and healthy addition to any meal. Its bright flavors and crisp texture make it a hit in any gathering. Enjoy this easy-to-make, refreshing salad on a hot summer day or as a light accompaniment to your favorite main dishes!
