Marinated Green Bean Salad
Description
This vibrant Marinated Green Bean Salad is a refreshing summer staple that highlights the crisp texture of fresh green beans alongside tender zucchini and sweet roasted red peppers. The dish is brought together by a zesty dressing of balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and a touch of anchovy for savory depth. Its light, healthy, and packed with flavor, making it an ideal side dish for grilled meats or a standalone vegan lunch. The vegetables are steamed just until tender-crisp, ensuring they retain their bright color and nutritional value. Serve it chilled or at room temperature on beds of lettuce for a beautiful presentation. This recipe is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick weeknight dinner that feels gourmet yet simple to prepare.Ingredients
Directions
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Steam the green beans and zucchini sticks until just tender, about 6 minutes.
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Immediately plunge the steamed vegetables into a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process.
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Drain the vegetables well and pat them dry with paper towels.
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Cut the green beans on the diagonal into 2-inch lengths.
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Cut the zucchini into 2-inch sticks, roughly the same thickness as the green beans.
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Remove any remaining char, seeds, and stem from the roasted red pepper and cut it into 2-inch strips.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sliced garlic, minced anchovy, parsley, salt, and freshly ground pepper.
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Add the green beans, zucchini, and red pepper strips to the dressing and toss gently to coat evenly.
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Allow the salad to stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
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Divide the lettuce leaves among serving plates and spoon the marinated vegetables onto the leaves.
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Drizzle any remaining marinade from the bowl over the top before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 41.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.3g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 8.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 9.3g4%
- Dietary Fiber 3.6g15%
- Sugars 4.4g
- Protein 2.4g5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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