Fresh Green Bean Salad

  Lunch

I had a green bean salad at a local deli and enjoyed it so much, I tried to re-create it at home. The result was yummy! It lasts for several days in the fridge, and the taste keeps getting better.

Fresh Green Bean Salad

Average Rating: 4.25

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 35 min.
YIELD: 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 large English cucumber, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup fresh baby carrots, cut in half lengthwise
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley

  • DRESSING:
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • 1. In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add beans; cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots and parsley. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 106 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 124mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
2 fat, 1 vegetable.

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