Salade de Haricots Verts

Salade de Haricots Verts is a vibrant and refreshing French dish featuring tender green beans tossed with a zesty vinaigrette, cherry tomatoes, and toasted almonds. This vegan salad is perfect for a light lunch, offering a delightful combination of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

• Green beans - 200 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams
• Almonds (sliced) - 30 grams
• Red onion (thinly sliced) - 1/4 medium onion
• Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Dijon mustard - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic (minced) - 1 clove
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley (chopped) - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for about 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
2. Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for about 2 minutes, then drain again.
3. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds for about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
5. Add the cooled green beans, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and toasted almonds to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
6. Sprinkle the fresh parsley over the salad and serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes in the refrigerator for enhanced flavors.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 16 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamins A, C, and K.
• High in dietary fiber, which supports digestive health.

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