Description
Grilled Fresh Green Bean Salad is an aromatic blend of smokey grilled green beans, crisp cucumbers, fragrant dill and tangy lemon all mingling together. It’s a burst of flavors in every bite! Whether you serve it as a side dish at a backyard barbecue or enjoy it as a light lunch on its own, this Grilled Fresh Green Bean Salad is a winner. It’s a celebration of fresh ingredients and summer flavors that will leave you craving for more.
Ingredients
For the Cucumber
- 1 large English cucumber, quartyered and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
For the Grilled Green Beans
- 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 large bunches green onions, cut into 2 to 3-inch pieces (around 4 cups)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
To Finish
- zest of one lemon
- juice of one lemon
- 1/4 chopped fresh dill
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- extra dill and fresh lemons slices for garnish
Instructions
For the Cucumber
- Place the cut cucumber in a collander/strainer over a large bowl.
- Toss with the sugar and salt, then allow to drain for 15 minutes.
For the Green Beans
- Preheat grill to medium/high heat.
- Toss the green beans, green onions and oil together in a large bowl.
- Line the grill with grill mats if using.
- Spread the green beans and onions over the grill mats and grill, tossing occasionally, until the vegetables are charred (12-14 minutes).
- Return to the bowl and allow to cool.
To Finish
- Add the drained cucumber to the green beans, then toss with the zest, lemon juice and dill.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Garnish with additional dill and fresh lemon slices.
Equipment
Microplane Elite Series Lemon Zester Tool with Measuring Cup Catcher
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This recipe calls for grilling the green beans and green onion together. If you’re unable to grill them, you can theoretically broil them for a few minutes under medium heat, toss them, then broil for another few minutes. While you won’t get the delicious smokey flavor of the BBQ grill, it’s a good substitute if you can’t fire up the grill.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6.6 g
- Sodium: 306.5 mg
- Fat: 4.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4.1 g
- Protein: 2.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg