Green Bean Salad
A vibrant green bean salad featuring fresh green beans, diced red onion, and toasted almonds, perfect as a side dish or light meal.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1/2 cup red onion diced
- 1/4 cup almonds toasted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Wash the green beans thoroughly under cold water.
- Trim the ends of the green beans.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the green beans to the boiling water and blanch for 2-3 minutes.
- Prepare an ice bath in a large bowl with cold water and ice.
- Transfer the green beans to the ice bath immediately.
- Drain the green beans and pat them dry.
- Combine the green beans, diced red onion, and toasted almonds in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 3g