Green Bean and Fennel Salad
This refreshing salad combines crisp green beans, sliced fennel, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Toasted almonds - 1/4 cup, sliced
- Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Honey - 1 teaspoon
- Dijon mustard - 1 teaspoon
- Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Lemon - 1, juiced
- Red onion - 1/4 cup, thinly sliced
- Fennel bulb - 1, thinly sliced
- Green beans - 1 pound, trimmed
Let's Get Started
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
- In a large bowl, combine the green beans, sliced fennel, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the green bean mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and toasted almonds before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Salad
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 18g
- Protein: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 6g