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Sesame Ginger Green Bean Salad

Sesame Ginger Green Bean Salad

This vibrant Sesame Ginger Green Bean Salad is a flavorful dish that combines fresh green beans with a fragrant ginger and sesame glaze, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound Haricots Verts or regular green beans
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas thawed
For the Glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Sunflower Oil or other neutral oils
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger minced or grated
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or agave syrup for vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce low-sodium recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil toasted for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha Sauce optional, adjust to taste
For Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Light Sesame Seeds for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Black Sesame Seeds optional

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Bowl
  • medium mixing bowl
  • Slotted spoon
  • Sauté pan
  • Kitchen towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Ice Bath: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Prepare a bowl with ice water.
  2. Make Glaze: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together sunflower oil, minced ginger, honey, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and Sriracha.
  3. Blanch Beans: Add haricots verts to the boiling water for about 4 minutes, then transfer to the ice bath.
  4. Dry Beans: After 5 minutes, drain the beans and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
  5. Heat Glaze: In a sauté pan, heat the glaze over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Combine Ingredients: Add blanched and dried beans to the heated glaze, stir for 2-3 minutes, then fold in thawed peas.
  7. Garnish: Transfer salad to a serving dish and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad tastes great chilled or at room temperature, making it a versatile option for gatherings or meal prep.

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