Meatless Monday’s: Green Beans & Cherry Tomato Salad

Sometimes the simplest dishes are the ones that surprise you the most. Take this Green Beans & Cherry Tomato Salad—it’s fresh, vibrant, and bursting with flavor in every bite. The crisp-tender beans snap with just the right crunch, the juicy cherry tomatoes add a burst of sweetness, and the dressing? A zesty, garlicky coriander-lemon blend that takes this from “just a side dish” to “where has this been all my life?”

This salad is proof that healthy food doesn’t have to be complicated. With just a handful of ingredients and a few quick steps, you can create something that looks elegant on the table and feels refreshing to eat. It’s the perfect companion for a summer cookout, a light lunch, or even a colorful side to your weeknight dinner.

Serve it chilled or at room temperature, and watch it disappear faster than you can say, “Pass the salad, please.”

Green Beans & Cherry Tomato Salad

Ingredient List

1 lb. (450g) green beans
1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes

Ingredient List for the Dressing

1 clove garlic, minced
⅓ cup (15g) coriander, chopped
2 tbsp. lemon juice
¼ cup (60ml) olive oil

Directions

Trim the stem ends of the green beans. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the beans for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool completely.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a salad bowl. Once the beans are cool, cut them into 1–2 inch pieces and add to the bowl.
To make the dressing, combine garlic, coriander, lemon juice, and olive oil in a food processor. Pulse until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Pour the dressing over the green beans and tomatoes, mixing until well coated. Serve immediately as a salad or side dish. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2–3 days.
Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts

Calories per serving: 163
Fats per serving: 14 grams
Protein per serving: 2 grams
Carbohydrates per serving: 10 grams

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