Sesame Ginger Green Bean Salad: A Fresh and Easy Delight
A refreshing and simple salad that combines the crispness of green beans with the bold flavors of sesame and ginger.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blanching and tossing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and cool under cold water.
- In a bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, grated ginger, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Toss the cooled green beans in the dressing until well coated.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be served warm or chilled.
- Feel free to add other veggies or protein as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Sesame Ginger Green Bean Salad