Fasulye Salatası

Fasulye Salatası is a vibrant Turkish bean salad that combines the earthy flavors of green beans with fresh herbs and a zesty dressing. This refreshing dish is perfect as a side or a light meal, offering a burst of flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

• Green beans - 200 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium (about 150 grams)
• Red onion - 1 small (about 50 grams)
• Parsley - 30 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Garlic - 1 clove

Steps

1. Wash and trim the green beans, then blanch them in boiling water for about 5 minutes until tender but still crisp. Drain and immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
2. While the green beans are cooling, chop the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber, and finely chop the red onion and parsley.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled green beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning if needed.
6. Allow the salad to rest for about 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables.
• High in dietary fiber, which aids digestion and promotes satiety.

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