Turkish Green Bean Salad

Brighten up your table with this refreshing and vibrant Turkish Green Bean Salad, a Mediterranean delight that's as nourishing as it is flavorful. This salad pairs tender-crisp blanched green beans with juicy ripe tomatoes, sweet red onions, and fragrant flat-leaf parsley, all coated in a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a hint of garlic. Served either chilled or at room temperature, this healthy side dish is perfect for showcasing seasonal ingredients and makes a stunning addition to any meal. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's a quick, wholesome option for weeknight dinners or summer gatherings.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams fresh green beans
• 2 medium ripe tomatoes
• 1 small red onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons (chopped) flat-leaf parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and trim the green beans by snapping off the stem ends. If the beans are particularly long, cut them in half.

Step 2

Fill a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring it to a boil. Prepare a large bowl of ice water and set aside.

Step 3

Blanch the green beans by adding them to the boiling water and cooking for 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp.

Step 4

Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to the ice water to stop the cooking process. Leave them in the ice water for 2 minutes, then drain and pat them dry.

Step 5

Dice the tomatoes into small cubes and thinly slice the red onion. Mince the garlic cloves finely.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched green beans, diced tomatoes, sliced onions, and chopped parsley.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss well to evenly coat.

Step 9

Allow the salad to sit for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	950.3 grams (950.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	624

Total Fat 43.80g	56%
Saturated Fat 6.50g	33%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2415mg	105%
Total Carbohydrate 60.40g	22%
Dietary Fiber 22.60g	81%
Total Sugars 28.50g
Protein 13.30g	27%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 280mg	22%
Iron 7mg	40%
Potassium 1936mg	41%

*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: 57.2%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 35.1%