Description
This Cucumber Green Bean Salad is a refreshing and healthy dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Crisp cucumbers, tender green beans, and juicy tomatoes are paired with a tangy white balsamic vinegar dressing, making every bite feel like a burst of summer. This recipe is light, yet filling, and ideal for barbecues, potlucks, or simply as a side to your favorite meal!
Ingredients
▢1 pound green beans – 3 cups, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
▢1 large cucumber – sliced lengthwise, deseeded, and sliced thin
▢1 medium red onion – cut in half and sliced or chopped
▢2 cups cherry tomatoes – sliced in half
▢¼ cup white balsamic vinegar – see notes for substitutions
▢3 tablespoons lemon juice
▢2 tablespoons date paste – or maple syrup
▢salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
After cutting them, add a steamer basket to a pot and enough water that it doesn’t overflow the bottom of the steamer. Cover the pot and heat on medium-high heat until the water starts to boil. Add the green beans, cover the pot, and steam them for 1-2 minutes. They should turn bright green and be tender, yet crispy when taste tested.
Transfer the beans from the steamer basket to a colander and run cold water over them to stop the cooking process. Let them dry in the colander while you prep the rest of the ingredients.
Toss the beans, onions, cucumbers, and tomatoes into a medium salad bowl.
Mix the vinegar, lemon juice, and date paste (or maple syrup) in a small bowl.
Add the dressing, then let the salad rest for 10 minutes.
Taste and add salt and/or black pepper as desired. Toss right before serving.”
Notes
For a sweeter dressing, adjust the amount of date paste or maple syrup to your preference. If you don’t have white balsamic vinegar, you can use apple cider vinegar for a more tangy taste. This salad can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Steaming, Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cucumber Green Bean Salad, healthy salad, fresh salad, side dish