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While I have been back in the kitchen now for a couple of weeks, the truth is I’ve been keeping our meals relatively simple. I’ve also been making a lot of dishes that I can mostly or partially make in advance and that are easy to double or even triple. This is because life with a small baby doesn’t exactly allow for leisurely kitchen adventures – at least not right now. And, having delicious, homemade food already ready is always a good thing.
This Chilled Green Bean Salad with Dill is one of those dishes – one that not only can I make ahead of time, but it actually tastes better when chilled for a while.Plus,it’s a big batch and can last for a couple of days in the fridge (aka make a side dish for multiple meals!).
This is as simple as quick steaming the green beans, tossing them into an ice-bath to stop the cooking and then bathing in a quick dressing. Cover and pop in the fridge and you have an easy and flavorful side dish that will go with just about anything.
NOTES:
- Use the highest quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil you have. This is such a simple salad and the oil flavor really matters and helps make it.
- If you want more of a kick, use two cloves of garlic.
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Chilled Green Bean Salad with Dill
Prep Time:2 mins
Cook Time:7 mins
Total Time:9 mins
Chilled Green Bean Salad with Dill
Course:Sides
Cuisine:American
Keyword:Chilled Green Bean Salad with Dill
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 133 kcal
Ingredients
- 4tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar
- 2tablespoonsfresh dillpacked, roughly chopped
- 1medium clovegarliccrushed
- 1/2teaspoonkosher salt
- 1/4teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes
- 20 to 25turns freshly ground black pepper
- 2poundsgreen beanscleaned, ends trimmed and steamed
Instructions
To Prepare:
Begin by mixing the olive oil, vinegar, fresh dill, garlic, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Whisk or mix until well combined. Set aside.
Insert a steamer basket (I really like this one from OXO) into a pot with just enough cold water so that there is at least 1/2" of space between top of water and steamer basket. I always throw a teaspoon or so of salt into the steaming water as well.
Also set up an ice bath in a large bowl or container in the sink (a bowl or container large enough to hold the green beans filled with ice and ice cold water)
Steam green beans for 6 to 7 minutes, until just tender.
Immediately drain and transfer green beans to ice bath.This stops the cooking process. Allow to cool and then drain well from the water.
Transfer steamed and drained beans to a mixing bowl and toss with dressing until well coated.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to eat and Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Chilled Green Bean Salad with Dill
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 205mg9%
Potassium 319mg9%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 1080IU22%
Vitamin C 18.6mg23%
Calcium 56mg6%
Iron 1.6mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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- Billy says
This salad looks so refreshing and tasty! Can’t wait to try making it at home. Next time I head to the grocery store I’m gonna snag all of the ingredients. Thanks so much for sharing. Love that you added dill!
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- EverydayMaven says
Hope you loved it Billy!
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- Norma Chang says
Good to know, thanks.
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- John@Kitchen Riffs says
I love green bean salads! Often make them with garlic (or shallots) and red onions. Sometimes with red peppers. This looks wonderful — gotta try it! Thanks.
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- EverydayMaven says
My mom makes something similar with shallots John – I wonder if your recipes are similar. Do you have that one posted?
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- Norma Chang says
Saving for when beans are ready for harvest. Imagine keeps well for a few days in fridge so would most likely double recipe.
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- EverydayMaven says
Absolutely Norma – it will keep for at least a couple of days!
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