Ensalada de Porotos Verdes (Green Bean and Tomato Salad)

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 0

Ensalada de Porotos Verdes (Green Bean and Tomato Salad) with a zesty dressing

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

105

Sugar

Fat

Ensalada de Porotos Verdes is a classic Spanish salad that is made with fresh, seasonal ingredients and a zesty dressing. This salad is extremely simple to make and requires very few ingredients, making it a perfect healthy lunch or side dish. The fresh green beans and juicy tomatoes are perfectly complemented by the zesty dressing. This salad is sure to impress your friends and family with its flavour and simplicity. Serve it alongside your favourite main dish for a complete meal or enjoy it as a light lunch on its own.

Instructions

1.	Top and tail the green beans and cut them into smaller pieces.
2.	Cook the green beans in a large pot of boiling water until they are tender, but still have a slight crunch.
3.	While the green beans are cooking, prepare the dressing by mixing the lemon juice, vegetable oil, salt, and garlic in a small bowl.
4.	Once the green beans are cooked, drain them and rinse under cold water to stop them from cooking further.
5.	In a large bowl, add the green beans and tomato wedges.
6.	Pour the dressing over the salad and toss together until well combined.
7.	Serve immediately or cover the salad and refrigerate until ready to serve.

PROS

This Ensalada de Porotos Verdes is a quick and easy salad bursting with flavour.

The zesty dressing paired with fresh green beans and juicy tomatoes is a perfect healthy lunch or side dish.

CONS

This salad contains garlic which may not be suitable for everyone.

Some people may also be allergic to green beans, which can cause digestive discomfort.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Green beans are a low-carb and low-calorie vegetable that are packed with fibre, vitamin C, and vitamin K.
They also contain folate, which is important for healthy brain function and cell growth.
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that may help reduce the risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer.

	1 1/2 lbs green beans , fresh
	1 lemon , juice of
	3 tablespoons vegetable oil
	1 teaspoon salt
	2 cloves garlic , minced
	2 tomatoes , large , cut into wedges