Green Bean Salad

By Maria Lichty

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This is the best Green Bean Salad Recipe! It’s filled with tomatoes, Parmesan, fresh basil, and a little bit of red onion. I top it off with a zesty homemade dressing and it’s the most perfect side dish for summertime.

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Whenever I can get my hands on fresh green beans from the garden or farmers market, I make this Fresh Green Bean Salad. It’s a really quick side dish that goes well with any summer meal. And sometimes it is my meal, with a side of watermelon of course:) Summer perfection!

I love how the short cook time keeps the green beans crispy. This salad is bursting with fresh flavor and nutrition! It’s always a hit at group dinners and even my kids love it. My Green Bean Salad will become your new go-to summer side dish!

green bean salad ingredients

Salad Ingredients

  • Fresh green beans– trim the ends.
  • Grape tomatoes– Cut the tomatoes in half. You can also use cherry tomatoes.
  • Parmesan cheese– shredded, use the good stuff!
  • Fresh basil– my favorite herb!
  • Red onion– for flavor and a pop of color!
  • Lemon dressing– you can whisk this up in no time!

How to Blanch Green Beans

The green beans only need a couple minutes of cooking to become just perfect for this salad!

  • Start with a large pot of salted water, brought to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for just 2 to 3 minutes. The green beans should be tender but still crisp. Be careful not to overcook them–you don’t want soggy green beans in your salad!
  • Drain the green beans and put them in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Let them rest for 5 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
  • Drain them well and pat dry with a clean towel.
green beans in ice bath

How to Make Green Bean Salad

After the green beans are drained, it’s time to assemble the salad!

  • In a large bowl, add the prepared green beans, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, basil, and red onion.
  • Make the dressing. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, honey, garlic, salt and pepper. So easy!
  • Drizzle the salad with the dressing and gently toss it with tongs.
  • You can serve immediately, but I think the salad is even better after it sits for for 30 to 60 minutes in the refrigerator. The flavors all hangout and become friends:)
green bean salad on plates

Serving Suggestions

This salad goes well with so many different delicious main dishes! Here are some of our favorites!

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Green Bean Salad

This is the best Green Bean Salad Recipe ever! It’s filled with tomatoes, Parmesan, fresh basil, and a little bit of red onion. I top it off with a zesty homemade dressing and it’s the most perfect side dish for summertime.
4.60 from 10 votes

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Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until green beans are tender but still crisp. Don’t overcook.
  • Drain the green beans and put in a large bowl of ice water. Let them sit in the ice bat for 5 minutes. Drain well, pat dry and place the beans on a large platter or in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, basil, and red onion. Gently toss with tongs.
  • Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, honey, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the green bean salad and gently toss. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. You can serve immediately, but I recommend chilling for 30 minutes to an hour, so the flavors have time to marinate.

Nutrition

Calories: 134kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 4mg, Sodium: 98mg, Potassium: 308mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 1033IU, Vitamin C: 20mg, Calcium: 110mg, Iron: 1mg
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I'm Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and entertaining. We enjoy creating recipes that are simple, fresh, and family friendly. We love sitting around the table with good food, good conversation, and good friends and family! Our kitchen is always open!
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  1. 5 stars
    Just made this, it’s chilling now!! BUT…I couldn’t find golden balsamic/champagne vinegar. I used regular balsamic vinegar. Will it taste o.k.? Thanks

    1. Yes, it is darker in color and a little deeper in flavor, but very good! Enjoy!

  2. 5 stars
    This Green Bean Salad looks Phenomenal! I’m going to make this when we go to Upper Michigan for our annual family fishing trip- I’m always looking for side salads with fresh farm market vegetables that can be prepped in the morning to serve with a grilled main dish at dinner time when we return from a day on the pontoon boat. Green Beans are a family favorite.