Green Bean-Zucchini Salad

Prep: 15 min Cook: 4 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Mediterranean

A vibrant, refreshing green bean and zucchini salad with tarragon-infused dressing, perfect for light lunches, picnics, or as a side dish for warm-weather meals.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. green beans, trimmed and snapped in two
  • 2 1/2 tsp. olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp. dried tarragon, crumbled
  • 1/8 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 small zucchini, cut into matchstick strips
  • 1 small red onion, sliced thin
  • 1 1/2 tsp. tarragon flavored vinegar

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan with enough boiling unsalted water to cover, cook the green beans until tender but still crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Drain the green beans in a colander, rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking process, and drain again.
  3. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, crumbled tarragon, and black pepper.
  4. Add the cooked green beans, zucchini matchstick strips, and sliced red onion to the bowl and toss well to coat.
  5. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours, tossing occasionally.
  6. Just before serving, add the tarragon-flavored vinegar and toss again.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

237 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.7g 25% DV
Total Fat 4.3g 6% DV
Carbs 46.7g 17% DV
Fiber 10.4g 37% DV
Sugar 3.9g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 101.5mg 4% DV
Potassium 1369.8mg 29% DV
Cholesterol 5.8mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 219.5mcg 24% DV
Vitamin C 27.6mg 31% DV
Calcium 486mg 37% DV
Iron 11.5mg 64% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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