Green bean and cherry tomato salad

Discover a fresh and vibrant Green Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad perfect for any meal. This easy-to-make recipe combines crisp green beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy sunflower and sesame seeds, all tossed with a zesty dressing of olive oil, vinegar, mustard, and garlic. Enhanced with fresh parsley and onions, this salad is as nutritious as it is delicious. Ready in minutes for a healthy, flavorful side dish!

  • 28 Mar 2025
  • Cook time 5 min
  • Prep time 10 min
  • 4 Servings
  • 10 Ingredients

Green bean and cherry tomato salad

Welcome to a refreshing and nutritious recipe for Green Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad. This dish is vibrant in color, bursting with flavors, and packed with nutrients. It's perfect for a light lunch, side dish, or even a picnic. Let's dive into how to make this delightful salad with a mix of crunchy green beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and flavorful seeds, all dressed in a simple yet delicious olive oil vinaigrette.

Ingredients:

1/3 cup green beans
72g
1.50 cups cherry tomatoes
270g
1 onion
110g
1/3 cup sunflower seeds
50g
1 tbsp sesame seeds
16g
2 tbsp fresh parsley
10g
1/3 cup olive oil
80g
2 tbsp vinegar
30g
2 tsp mustard
10g
2 garlic cloves
6g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Green Beans:
- Rinse the green beans under cold water.
- Trim the ends off the beans and cut them into 1-inch pieces.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt.
- Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
- Drain the beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain them well and set aside.
2. Prepare the Cherry Tomatoes:
- Wash the cherry tomatoes and halve them. If they are large, you may quarter them instead.
3. Prepare the Onion:
- Peel and finely chop the onion.
4. Prepare the Dressing:
- Mince or finely chop the garlic cloves.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, and minced garlic until well combined.
5. Combine Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched green beans, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped onion, sunflower seeds, and sesame seeds.
- Pour the dressing over the salad.
6. Finishing Touches:
- Chop the fresh parsley finely.
- Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salad.
- Gently toss all the ingredients together until everything is well coated with the dressing.
7. Serve:
- Transfer the salad to a serving dish or plates.
- Enjoy immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to an hour to let the flavors meld together.

Tips:

- Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes to maintain their crispness and vibrant color. Immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.

- Toast the sunflower seeds and sesame seeds lightly in a dry skillet to enhance their flavor and add a bit of crunch to the salad.

- Use a high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the dressing to get the best flavor.

- Mix the dressing ingredients thoroughly before adding to the salad to ensure the mustard and vinegar are well combined with the oil.

- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes after mixing so the flavors can meld together before serving.

Congratulations! You’ve successfully made a delightful Green Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad. With its bright flavors and crunchy textures, it’s sure to be a hit at your next meal. Enjoy this healthy and tasty dish and feel free to experiment with additional herbs or toppings to make it your own.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size160 grams
Energy
Calories 130kcal7%
Protein
Protein 4.61g3%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 11g3%
Fiber 3.88g10%
Sugar 4.45g4%
Fat
Fat 30g34%
Saturated 3.81g13%
Cholesterol 0.00mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 45ug5%
Choline 18mg3%
Vitamin B1 0.10mg9%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg6%
Vitamin B3 1.72mg11%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg15%
Vitamin B9 60ug15%
Vitamin B12 0.00ug0%
Vitamin C 18mg19%
Vitamin E 3.77mg25%
Vitamin K 54ug46%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 36mg3%
Copper, Cu 0.35mg39%
Iron, Fe 1.40mg13%
Magnesium, Mg 45mg11%
Phosphorus, P 210mg17%
Potassium, K 400mg12%
Selenium, Se 12ug22%
Sodium, Na 36mg2%
Zinc, Zn 1.19mg11%
Water
Water 120g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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