This green bean and asparagus salad makes it easy to get your daily dose of greens. Green beans and asparagus pair very nicely and shallots add a lovely touch to the mix. You could serve this salad as a side but I enjoyed it as a main, with an hard-boiled egg. It's a perfect light lunch that comes together quickly. You can prep all the veggies ahead and add the vinaigrette, shallots and fresh chives when you're ready to eat.
Green Bean and Asparagus Salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 people as a side
Calories 176 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb / 450 g green beans stems removed
- 2 bunches asparagus woody ends trimmed
- 1 tbsp shallot finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chive finely chopped
- 2 hard-boiled eggs cut into quarters
Vinaigrette
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 4 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Fill a large pot with water. Bring the water to a boil and add the beans and asparagus. Once the water comes to a boil again, lower heat and simmer for about 4 minutes or until tender but still crisp. Drain in a colander and refresh under cold water. Let cool completely.
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Prepare vinaigrette. Whisk together mustard, balsamic vinegar and olive oil until smooth. Season to taste.
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When the beans and asparagus are cold, chop them and transfer them into a salad bowl or individual plates. Sprinkle with shallot and chives, drizzle with vinaigrette and top with hard-boiled eggs.
Nutrition Facts
Green Bean and Asparagus Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 /4th)
Calories 176
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 93mg31%
Sodium 68mg3%
Potassium 286mg8%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 1005IU20%
Vitamin C 14.7mg18%
Calcium 54mg5%
Iron 1.7mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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