South African Green Bean Salad

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 12

South African Green Bean Salad Recipe

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

203

Sugar

Fat

19g

South African Green Bean Salad is a simple yet flavorful dish that's perfect for summer. This salad combines tender green beans, sliced sweet onion, and tangy green olives in a light, lemony dressing. The result is a refreshing side dish that's both healthy and delicious. The salad is also very easy to make and can be customized to your liking by adding chopped herbs or other veggies. Serve it as a side dish with grilled chicken or fish, or enjoy it on its own for a light and healthy lunch.

Instructions

1.	Boil 2 quarts of salted water in a large pot. Add the trimmed green beans and cook for 5-7 minutes or until tender.
2.	Drain the beans and place them in a bowl of ice water for 5 minutes to stop cooking. Drain again.
3.	In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
4.	Toss the green beans, onion, and green olives in a large bowl with the dressing.
5.	Refrigerate the salad until ready to serve and toss well before serving.

PROS

This fresh, easy salad is a great side dish for summer barbecues and picnics.

Green beans are a low-calorie veggie and high in dietary fiber, while onions contain antioxidants and are known to have anti-inflammatory properties.

Green olives are a good source of healthy fats.

CONS

This salad may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance.

Green beans contain natural toxins that can be harmful if eaten raw.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can improve overall health.
Green beans are high in vitamin C and potassium, which support heart health and strengthen the immune system.
Onions contain flavonoids that have been linked to a reduced risk of cancer, and green olives are a good source of healthy fats that support brain health.

	2 lbs fresh green beans , trimmed
	1/2 cup oil
	4 tablespoons lemon juice
	1 teaspoon salt
	1/2 teaspoon pepper
	1 cup sweet white onion , thinly sliced
	1/4 cup sliced stuffed green olive