Italian Green Bean Salad with Tomatoes
This Italian green bean salad is a fresh, easy side dish made with crisp green beans, juicy tomatoes, and a simple homemade Italian dressing. It comes together quickly, can be made ahead, and is perfect for cookouts, weeknight dinners, or meal prep. Use fresh, frozen or canned green beans for this recipe.
Servings 4
Calories 111kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans trimmed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil
Dijon Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
- Trim the green beans (remove the woody top if needed). Cut the green beans into bite size pieces. I like to line them up together and chop them all at once.1 pound green beans
- Once the water has come to a boil, add the green beans and cook for 5 minutes.
- While the green beans are cooking, fill a large bowl with cold water and ice.
- When the green beans are done cooking, drain them from the boiling water and transfer them to the bowl with the ice water.
- Slice the tomatoes in half (or if using larger tomatoes, cut into bite size pieces).1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
- Thinly slice the fresh basil.2 tablespoons chopped basil
- Drain the green beans, add them to a large bowl along with the tomatoes and basil.
- Make the dressing in a small bowl by combining all the ingredients together. Stir with a fork.3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Pour the dressing over the green bean mixture and stir well. Let sit at least 15 minutes for the best flavor.
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Notes
- Trim the green beans if needed. If using fresh green beans (not pre-trimmed), remove the end that was attached to the plant—it can be tough and fibrous.
- Let the salad sit before serving. Allow it to sit for at least 15 minutes so the flavors can come together. You can also make it up to a day in advance.
- If using canned green beans, drain and rinse well. This helps to ensure that the canning liquid doesn't impact the flavor.
- Storing leftovers: Store in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days
Nutrition
Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g
