Sesame Ginger Green Bean Salad: The Best Quick & Fresh Delight
A refreshing and quick salad that features the delightful flavors of sesame and ginger combined with crunchy green beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until vibrant and tender-crisp.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, ginger, soy sauce, and rice vinegar.
- Add the drained green beans to the bowl and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be served warm or cold.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg