Green Bean and Tomato Salad with Cilantro Sauce
Dressed in a zesty fresh cilantro sauce, crisp blanched green beans and juicy cherry tomatoes make the perfect summery salad. And it's easy to make in just 20 minutes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 163kcal
Equipment
- food processor
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved or quartered
For the Cilantro Sauce:
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Line the green beans up on a cutting board and trim the stem end.1 pound fresh green beans
- Prepare an ice bath by placing cold water and ice cubes in a large bowl. Set aside.
- In a large pan, bring 1 to 2 inches of water to a boil. Add the whole trimmed green beans to the pot. Allow to cook for about 2 minutes until they are bright green. Do not overcook the beans.
- Quickly remove the beans from the water with kitchen tongs and place them in the ice bath to stop the cooking. Allow them to cool completely.
- Slice the cooled beans into 1 or 2-inch pieces. Place them in a salad bowl along with the cherry tomatoes.1 cup cherry tomatoes
- Prepare the sauce by placing the Cilantro Sauce ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until a sauce is formed, scraping down the sides of the bowl, as necessary. You should still be able to see small bits of cilantro leaves in the sauce. Taste and add salt and pepper, if needed.1 bunch cilantro, 1 clove garlic, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, salt and pepper
- Add the sauce to the green beans and tomatoes and toss well to coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for later.
Notes
While best enjoyed the day it's made, this salad can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 337mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1100IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg
