Zesty green bean salad with crisp green beans, lemon dressing, and herbs in a white serving bowl

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Zesty Green Bean Salad: A Fresh and Flavorful Side 🌿✨

Name: Zesty Green Bean Salad: A Fresh and Flavorful Side 🌿✨
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: - 2 lbs (907 g) green beans, trimmed; - 2 TBSP (30 ml) lemon juice, up to 3 TBSP (45 ml); - 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil; - 1.5 TBSP (22 ml) Dijon mustard; - 1 garlic clove, pressed; - Salt and pepper to taste

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

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Prep

10 min

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Luto

7 min

Kabuuan

17 min

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Originally Published Disyembre 2023•Last Updated Oktubre 2024

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 flavour 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 flavours to meld.

This simple, vibrant salad will add a refreshing touch to any meal. Enjoy!

Mga Sangkap

Mga Serving:

907 g green beans, trimmed
30 ml lemon juice, up to 3 TBSP
60 ml olive oil
22 ml Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, pressed
Salt and pepper to taste

Mga Tagubilin

1
Add the beans to boiling salted water and boil for 5–7 minutes (depending on the thickness of the beans) until they are done to your liking and are tender but still crisp.
2
Immediately drain the beans and place them in an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
3
Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, 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 so the flavours can meld.

FAQ

Can I make this green bean salad ahead of time?+

Yes! This salad actually tastes better when made ahead—prepare it up to 24 hours in advance and store it covered in the fridge. The flavors deepen as the beans marinate in the dressing, making it perfect for meal prep or potlucks.

How do I keep green beans crispy and not mushy?+

The ice bath is key—immediately after boiling for just 5–7 minutes, drain and plunge the beans into ice water to stop the cooking. This locks in their crisp texture and bright green color, so they don't get soft and lose their appeal.

Can I substitute the Dijon mustard in this recipe?+

You can use whole grain mustard for a nuttier flavor or regular yellow mustard if you prefer something milder, though you might need slightly less since yellow mustard is more tangy. Avoid spicy brown mustard unless you want extra heat.

What can I add to make this green bean salad more filling?+

Try tossing in toasted nuts like almonds or walnuts, crispy bacon bits, crumbled feta cheese, or halved cherry tomatoes to add protein and texture. A handful of fresh herbs like dill or tarragon also elevates the flavor beautifully.