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Green Bean and Tomato Salad - Low Carb, Gluten-Free & Vegan Recipe
This Green Bean and tomato salad is fresh, crisp, and bursting with flavor! Is a summer treat that's low-carb, gluten-free, and vegan!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Passive Time 20 minutes
Servings
servings
Ingredients
For the Salad
  • 2 pounds green beans
  • 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice about 2 lemons
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped or minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 14 oz grape or cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup arugula
  • 1/2 cup almonds chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil minced
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Passive Time 20 minutes
Servings
servings
Ingredients
For the Salad
  • 2 pounds green beans
  • 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice about 2 lemons
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped or minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 14 oz grape or cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup arugula
  • 1/2 cup almonds chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil minced
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
The Dressing
  1. Add all of the dressing ingredients to a mason jar and shake vigorously or whisk together in a small bowl.
  2. Refrigerate dressing until ready to use. If serving salad within the hour, then place dressing in the freezer to quickly chill.
The Green Bean and Tomato Salad
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
  2. Drain the green beans and place them in a bowl of ice water to cool. Place on a paper towel and pat dry.
  3. Add the green beans, tomatoes, arugula, salt, pepper, and herbs to a large bowl.
  4. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat. Drizzle with chopped almond, then serve.

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