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Fresh green bean salad with feta, red onion, and almond slices in a white bowl.

Crunchy Green Bean Salad

There’s nothing like the fresh, simple joy of a Crunchy Green Bean Salad on a warm Southern afternoon. This dish brings together crisp veggies, creamy goat cheese, and a tangy dressing that wakes up your taste buds.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 240 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Large serving bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Tongs or salad spoons
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients
  

  • ½ romain lettuce sliced across the leaf to make ribbons
  • 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
  • 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 2 oz goat cheese crumbled
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Dressing:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Fill a pot with water and add a pinch of salt. Bring it to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2 minutes until they turn bright green and feel tender but still crisp.
  • Drain the green beans right away. Drop them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Let them chill for a few minutes, then pat them dry with a towel.
  • In a small bowl, pour in the olive oil. Add Dijon mustard, garlic powder, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Whisk it all together until smooth and creamy.
  • In a large serving bowl, add the sliced romaine lettuce. Toss in the chilled green beans, fresh basil leaves, and red onion slices. Pour in half the dressing and toss gently to coat everything.
  • Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese on top. Add the sliced almonds and chopped walnuts.
  • Drizzle the rest of the dressing over the salad. Give it a light toss. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve it right away and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 7gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 74mgPotassium: 339mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1315IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 2mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword crunchy vegetable salad, green bean salad, Southern salad
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