Green and Gold Bean Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Green and Gold Bean Salad is a vibrant celebration of crisp green beans and sunny yellow wax beans, tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes and sweet red onion. Dressed in a zesty vinaigrette made with red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this salad is as nourishing as it is delicious. Perfectly blanched beans retain their crunch and vivid color, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley brings an herby finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy bean salad is ideal for summer picnics, potlucks, or as a healthy side dish for your weeknight dinners. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams green beans
• 250 grams yellow wax beans
• 200 grams cherry tomatoes
• 1 small red onion
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Step 2

Trim the ends off the green beans and yellow wax beans. Cut them into bite-sized pieces if desired.

Step 3

Blanch the beans in the boiling water for 3-4 minutes, until bright and crisp-tender. Drain immediately and transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat dry.

Step 4

Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 5

Mince the garlic and finely chop the fresh parsley.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

In a large bowl, combine the green beans, yellow wax beans, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.

Step 8

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 9

Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top and toss again lightly.

Step 10

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	906.5 grams (906.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	641

Total Fat 43.00g	55%
Saturated Fat 5.80g	29%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1651mg	72%
Total Carbohydrate 61.40g	22%
Dietary Fiber 20.20g	72%
Total Sugars 32.50g
Protein 12.70g	25%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 261mg	20%
Iron 7mg	38%
Potassium 1813mg	39%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.6%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 35.9%