This Zesty Green Bean Salad is a delicious way to enjoy crisp green beans with a bright, tangy dressing. Perfect for holiday meals or as a refreshing side dish, this salad combines lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and garlic for a punch of flavor that complements the tender beans.
Feel free to get creative with add-ins like feta cheese, almonds, or sundried tomatoes to make it your own!
How It’s Made:
- Boil the green beans until tender but still crisp, then immediately cool them in an ice bath.
- Toss the beans in a zesty dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and garlic.
- Let it chill in the fridge for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
This simple, vibrant salad will add a refreshing touch to any meal. Enjoy!
Green Bean Salad
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
40
minutesCalories
300
kcalIngredients
2 lbs green beans, trimmed
2 TBSP lemon juice, up to 3 TBSP
1/4 cup olive oil
1.5 TBSP Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, pressed
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Add beans to boiling salted water and boil 5-7 minutes (depending on thickness of the beans) until done to your liking and are tender but still crisp.
- Immediately drain the beans and place in an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, garlic clove and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the drained beans and toss to combine. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving for the flavours to meld.
