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Cold Asian Green Bean Salad Recipe

Asian green bean salad with fresh herbs, red chili, shallots, and sesame seeds served in a white bowl.
Quick and easy cold Asian green bean salad recipe with a nutty soy dressing. It's healthy, crisp, and even better when prepped ahead!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Serving Size 2

Ingredients

  • 150 g green beans
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • ½ tbsp light soy sauce
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • 2 small shallots finely sliced
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced
  • 1 thin sliver of ginger finely minced, adust to taste
  • ⅛ tsp chili flakes adjust to taste
  • toasted sesame seeds optional garnish
  • cilantro optional garnish

Instructions

  • Prep the ingredients: Trim and cut green beans into large bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the shallots, and finely mince the garlic and ginger.
  • Blanch the beans: Boil green beans for 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.
  • Cool and drain: Immediately transfer to cold water to stop the cooking, then drain well.
  • Toss and serve: In a large bowl, combine the beans with soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, chili flakes, shallots, garlic, and ginger. Toss to coat. Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro if using.

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Nutrition Facts
Cold Asian Green Bean Salad Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
48
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.3
g
2
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
406
mg
18
%
Potassium
 
204
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
6
g
2
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
892
IU
18
%
Vitamin C
 
11
mg
13
%
Calcium
 
35
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and should be considered approximate.