Crisp Green Bean Salad

This quick and simple salad of green beans, tomatoes, and carrots is tossed with a homemade, Asian-influenced dressing.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 184 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 cup shredded carrot
• 1 pint grape tomatoes
• 1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook green beans in boiling water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes; drain. Plunge beans into a bowl filled with ice water to cool; drain beans.

Step 2

Combine red wine vinegar, rice vinegar, ground ginger, sesame seeds, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and sesame seeds in a bowl. Whisk canola oil into the vinegar mixture until thoroughly incorporated; season with salt and black pepper.

Step 3

Toss green beans, grape tomatoes, and shredded carrot in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over the green bean mixture; toss to coat.