Fresh bean salad with zingy lemon dressing
This summer salad is fresh, crunchy and flavourful, complete with a refreshing zingy dressing.
Reviewed by our expert panel Serves: 4
Time to make: 15 mins
Total cost: $11.30 / $2.82 per serve
(at time of publication)
Units: Metric | Imperial (US)
Ingredients
- 350g green beans, topped and tailed
- 300g flat beans, cut in half
- 200g bean sprouts
- Dressing
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juice
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- ½ teaspoon liquid honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard*
- salt and black pepper, to season
- ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- *NOTE: Ingredients with an asterisk (*) indicate that although this ingredient is usually gluten-free, it's wise to check the label to be sure as product ingredients can vary and formulations can change.
Instructions
1 Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Add green and flat beans. Boil for 2-3 minutes then refresh under cold water and drain.
2 To make dressing, in a small bowl whisk together all ingredients and season to taste. Combine all beans in a serving dish or on a platter. Drizzle dressing over to serve.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 174cal
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Kilojoules 730kJ
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Protein 6g
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Total fat 15g
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–Saturated fat 3g
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Carbohydrates 5g
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–Sugars 3g
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Dietary fibre 4g
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Sodium 170mg
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Calcium 85mg
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Iron 2mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
Author: Sally Travis
Photographer: Joanna Wickham
First published: Dec 2007
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