Green bean salad with caper salsa
Enjoy a refreshing and flavorful Green Bean Salad with Caper Salsa! This delightful dish combines crisp green beans, crunchy walnuts, and a zesty caper salsa made with fresh parsley, lemon juice, and olive oil. Perfect as a side or light meal, it's a healthy and delicious way to add a burst of flavor to your table.
- 13 May 2024
- Cook time 10 min
- Prep time 15 min
- 8 Servings
- 8 Ingredients
This vibrant Green Bean Salad with Caper Salsa is a delightful combination of textures and flavors. The fresh green beans are complemented by the crunchy walnuts, tangy caper salsa, and a hint of lemon zest, making it a perfect dish for any occasion. Whether served as a side dish or a light main course, this salad is both nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Wash the green beans thoroughly. Trim the ends and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender.
- Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them sit for a few minutes, then drain and set aside.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and lightly golden, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let them cool.
- In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, and sugar. Whisk together until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the capers, chopped parsley, and finely chopped onion to the bowl. Mix well to combine.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the green beans and the toasted walnuts.
- Pour the caper salsa over the green beans and walnuts. Toss everything together gently to ensure the green beans and walnuts are evenly coated with the salsa.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish.
Tips:
- Blanche the green beans: Blanching the green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes before plunging them into ice water keeps them crisp and vibrant green.
- Toast the walnuts: Toasting walnuts on a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes until they are fragrant will enhance their flavor and crunchiness.
- Prepare caper salsa ahead: Making the caper salsa ahead of time allows the flavors to meld together for a more robust taste.
- Use fresh parsley: Fresh parsley adds a bright, herbaceous note to the salad, so try to use it instead of dried parsley.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the salad before serving and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, or extra lemon juice to suit your preference.
- Serve chilled: This salad is best served chilled, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
With its crisp green beans, zesty caper salsa, and crunchy walnuts, this Green Bean Salad is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. It's not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor and nutrients. Enjoy this salad as a refreshing side or a light meal, and savor every bite of this delectable dish.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 220 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 240kcal | 10% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 7g | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 18g | 5% |
| Fiber 7g | 18% |
| Sugar 7g | 7% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 33g | 40% |
| Saturated 3.97g | 13% |
| Cholesterol 0.00mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 70ug | 8% |
| Choline 33mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 0.22mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 0.19mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 1.38mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 0.36mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B9 90ug | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 40mg | 45% |
| Vitamin E 0.87mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K 180ug | 147% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 99mg | 7% |
| Copper, Cu 0.60mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 2.87mg | 26% |
| Magnesium, Mg 81mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus, P 160mg | 13% |
| Potassium, K 480mg | 14% |
| Selenium, Se 2.35ug | 4% |
| Sodium, Na 280mg | 18% |
| Zinc, Zn 1.32mg | 12% |
| Water | |
| Water 160g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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