Description
A vibrant and healthy salad combining fresh green beans and creamy avocado.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and trim the green beans.
- Boil salted water; add green beans and cook for 3 minutes until bright green but crisp.
- Shock in an ice bath to halt cooking; drain.
- In a blender, combine avocado, garlic, Parmesan, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Toss cooled green beans with the dressing until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving for enhanced flavors.
Notes
- This salad can be prepared ahead of time and chilled in the refrigerator for a refreshing side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg