Salatah El Loobyea (Lebanese Green Bean Salad)

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 0
Salatah El Loobyea (Lebanese Green Bean Salad)
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Prep

10 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb green beans
2 garlic cloves , crushed
1 medium onion , thinly sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper , to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
109
Sugar
4g
Fat
7g
Salatah El Loobyea is a refreshing Lebanese salad that is perfect for hot summer days. The green beans are blanched until they are just tender, then combined with thinly sliced onion and drizzled with a simple but flavorful dressing of olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice. This salad is the perfect accompaniment to any grilled meat or fish dish, and can also be enjoyed as a light lunch or snack on its own.

Instructions

1.First, wash and trim the green beans, then blanch them in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, until just tender. Drain and set aside to cool.
2.In a small bowl, mix together the crushed garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
3.Once the green beans have cooled, mix them with the thinly sliced onion in a large bowl.
4.Add the dressing to the green bean and onion mixture, tossing to combine.
5.Adjust seasoning to taste, and serve chilled or at room temperature.

PROS

This Lebanese salad is fresh, healthy, and easy to make.

The green beans are full of vitamins and fiber, while the garlic and lemon in the dressing provide added health benefits.

CONS

Some people may not enjoy the texture of raw onion in this salad.

The dressing is quite potent, so adjust seasoning to taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Green beans are an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin K, and fiber.
Garlic has been found to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, while lemon juice is high in vitamin C and antioxidants.

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