Cold Green Bean and Artichoke Salad
Cold Green Bean and Artichoke Salad brings together crisp-tender beans, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, and creamy cannellini beans, all tied together with a tangy balsamic-Dijon vinaigrette. Marinated artichokes add savory depth, while a sprinkle of Parmesan rounds out each bite. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for potlucks, make-ahead lunches, or a fresh dinner side.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cold Green Bean and Artichoke Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 88
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and add green beans.
- 2
Cook until tender-crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 3
Drain and transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Once cooled, drain well, pat dry, and set aside.
- 5
Combine the blanched green beans, tomatoes, artichokes, red onion, black olives, beans, and parsley in a large bowl.
- 6
Whisk the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper in a cup, then slowly stream in the olive oil while whisking until the dressing is emulsified.
- 7
Pour the dressing over the salad and finish with freshly shaved Parmesan cheese.
- 8
Garnish with a sprig of parsley, if desired.
- Calories 408.66 kcal High 20%
- Protein 11.15 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 41.86 g 15%
- Total Fat 22.9 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 3.25 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.11 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 532.98 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 11.85 g Good Source 42%
- Total Sugars 10.45 g --
- Added Sugars 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 194.18 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 5.02 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 722.93 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 210.44 mcg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin C 33.49 mg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Mustard
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cold Green Bean and Artichoke Salad is a Greek side dish recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 5, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Artichoke Hearts, Balsamic Vinegar, Black Olives, and Cannellini Beans. Each serving provides about 408.66 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cold Green Bean and Artichoke Salad?
- It is a Greek salad recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Cold Green Bean and Artichoke Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Artichoke Hearts, Balsamic Vinegar, Black Olives, Cannellini Beans, Cherry Tomato. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cold Green Bean and Artichoke Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 408.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cold Green Bean and Artichoke Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Cold Green Bean and Artichoke Salad healthy?
- Cold Green Bean and Artichoke Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 408.66 calories and 11.15 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 532.98 mg (23% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.25 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Mustard, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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