How To Make Green Bean Salad with Slivered Almonds - Quick Recipe

slivered almonds

🥗Healthier: sliced almonds

💰Cheaper: chopped walnuts

Chopped walnuts provide a similar crunch at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative with a neutral flavor.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can add acidity and brightness at a lower cost.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Dried parsley is more affordable and has a longer shelf life.

Wash the green beans under cold water.

Trim the ends off the green beans.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Add a pinch of salt (about 1 teaspoon) to the boiling water.

Add the trimmed green beans to the boiling water and let them boil for 5-6 minutes.

Prepare a bowl with ice water to stop the cooking process.

After boiling, drain the green beans and transfer them to the bowl of ice water to cool.

In a separate bowl, prepare the dressing with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of rice wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons of honey dijon mustard, and 1 crushed garlic clove.

Add salt and black pepper (about 1 teaspoon) to the dressing and stir until thoroughly combined.

Add half of the dressing to the cooled green beans and stir gently to combine.

Add about 2 tablespoons of slivered almonds to the green beans and stir again to combine.

Serve the green bean salad as a side dish or by itself.

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