Cold Marinated Green Bean Salad
Tender-crisp green beans are tossed with a tangy white wine vinaigrette infused with Dijon, fresh dill, and a hint of red onion for a bright, herbaceous bite. The flavors deepen as it chills, making Cold Marinated Green Bean Salad perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a refreshing side alongside roasted meats or potatoes.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cold Marinated Green Bean Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 53
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until slightly firm, about 7 minutes. Drain, then rinse with cold water (or place in a bowl of ice water) to stop the cooking; drain again. Transfer to a bowl.
- 2
While the beans cool, mix the dill, onion, vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the oil until combined. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- 3
Gently toss the green beans with the vinaigrette to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator before serving, 2 hours or up to 3 days.
- Calories 160.96 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 2.6 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 9.77 g 4%
- Total Fat 12.96 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 1.85 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 18.67 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 3.73 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 2.77 g --
- Added Sugars 0.1 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 48.95 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 0.79 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 347.48 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 40.39 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 13.86 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cold Marinated Green Bean Salad is a French side dish recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Dijon Mustard, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Fresh Dill. Each serving provides about 160.96 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cold Marinated Green Bean Salad?
- It is a French salad recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for side dish or salad.
- What is Cold Marinated Green Bean Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Dijon Mustard, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Dill, Green Beans. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cold Marinated Green Bean Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 160.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cold Marinated Green Bean Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Cold Marinated Green Bean Salad healthy?
- Cold Marinated Green Bean Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 160.96 calories and 2.6 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.85 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Mustard 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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