Crunchy Mediterranean Bean Salad 🥒🥗

Cucumber, Bean, and Olive Salad Recipe 🥒🥗

Overview:

• Name: Cucumber, Bean, and Olive Salad
• Cook Time: Not specified
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Description: Dive into the refreshing goodness of this Cucumber, Bean, and Olive Salad recipe, perfect for any occasion. It’s quick, easy, and bursting with flavors!
• Recipe Category: Beans
• Keywords: Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, < 15 Mins, Easy
• Aggregated Rating: 4 stars
• Review Count: 1 review
• Calories: 135.3 per serving
• Fat Content: 10.2g
• Saturated Fat Content: 1.4g
• Cholesterol Content: 0mg
• Sodium Content: 231.7mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 11.5g
• Fiber Content: 3.4g
• Sugar Content: 4.4g
• Protein Content: 2.4g
• Servings: 4
• Recipe Yield: Not specified

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Cook Beans:

   • Cook the string beans in boiling water until they are tender.

2. Cool Beans:

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   • Once cooked, transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water to cool them down quickly.

3. Prepare Cucumbers:

   • Peel the cucumbers and cut them in half lengthwise.
   • Remove the seeds and slice them into 1/2 inch pieces.

4. Prepare Ingredients:

   • Drain the cooled beans and cut them in half lengthwise.
   • Gather the black olives and flat leaf parsley leaves.

5. Combine Ingredients:

   • In a serving bowl, combine the string beans, cucumbers, black olives, and parsley leaves.

6. Prepare Dressing:

   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.

7. Add Olive Oil:

   • Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while constantly stirring the dressing to emulsify it.

8. Final Assembly:

   • Just before serving, pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Serving:

• Serve the Cucumber, Bean, and Olive Salad immediately as a refreshing side dish or as a light main course.
• Garnish with additional parsley leaves if desired.
• Enjoy the vibrant flavors and crisp textures of this delightful salad!

Tips:

• For extra crunch, you can add some toasted nuts or seeds like almonds or sunflower seeds.
• Customize the salad by adding other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or bell peppers.
• Make it a complete meal by serving it alongside grilled chicken or fish.
• Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 135.3
• Fat: 10.2g
• Saturated Fat: 1.4g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 231.7mg
• Carbohydrates: 11.5g
• Fiber: 3.4g
• Sugar: 4.4g
• Protein: 2.4g

Enjoy your Cucumber, Bean, and Olive Salad! 😊🌿