If you are looking for a refreshing green beans recipe, prepare to fall in love with our Grilled Green Bean Salad. Picture this: tender-crisp green beans delicately grilled, coated with a tangy yogurt dressing, and softly accented by a sprinkle of crushed pistachios. It's a gentle blend of flavors and textures that's sure to soothe your soul.
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- Preparation and cooking overview
- Chef's note
- 🥗 Ingredients for this green bean salad recipe
- Ingredient substitutions
- Additional ingredients
- Cooking tools required
- Tool substitutes list
- How to make Green Bean Salad: step-by-step guide
- Cooking methods
- Preparation steps
- Cooking instructions
- What to serve with the green bean salad?
- How to make it healthier?
- Time-saving tips
- What can I prepare ahead of time?
- Storage instructions
- Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
- Frequently asked questions
- 📖 Recipe
Preparation and cooking overview
This green bean salad recipe is a breeze to prepare. Start by grilling the green beans until they reach the perfect texture, tender yet crisp. Next, whisk together a tangy yogurt dressing and finish off with a sprinkle of crushed pistachios. In just 25 minutes, you'll have a delightful keto-friendly green bean salad, perfectly grilled and bursting with flavor.
Chef's note
Go ahead and play around with this recipe! Add some lemon zest or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing. The lemon will make it zingy, and the pepper adds a little kick.
For more inspiration check out our Salad recipe.
🥗 Ingredients for this green bean salad recipe
To make the grilled green bean salad, you'll need the following simple ingredients:
Ingredient substitutions
Do you see something on the ingredients list that you'd rather skip? No worries! Here are a few keto-friendly substitutions:
Additional ingredients
These extra ingredients are simple and keto-friendly, and they can make your green bean salad even tastier. Feel free to try them!
Cooking tools required
To make this Green Bean Salad recipe, you'll need the following tools:
Tool substitutes list
How to make Green Bean Salad: step-by-step guide
Cooking methods
Preparation steps
- Gather and measure all the ingredients.
- Cut the garlic into tiny pieces and finely chop the fresh mint leaves.
- If you have raw pistachios, toast them in a dry pan or the oven. Then, crush them using a pestle and mortar.
- Wash the veggies.
- Cut the stems off the green beans.
Cooking instructions
Prepare the yogurt dressing
- In a bowl, combine the finely chopped mint leaves and the small clove of garlic.
- Add two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, Greek yogurt, ¼ cup of olive oil, and a small amount of salt and pepper to the bowl with the mint and garlic.
- Use a spoon to stir everything until the ingredients are well mixed thoroughly. This will create a tangy yogurt dressing for the salad.
Grill the green beans
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Drizzle in 2 tablespoon olive oil and throw in a few beans at a time in a single layer.
- Cook them for approximately 2 to 3 minutes, turning them occasionally, until they reach the desired texture - tender yet still crisp.
- While grilling, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a pinch of salt and pepper to enhance the flavors of the green beans.
Assemble the salad
- Take a serving plate and drizzle some of the prepared yogurt dressing onto the plate.
- Arrange the grilled green beans on top of the dressing, creating a visually appealing display.
- Finally, finish the salad with a sprinkle of crushed pistachios, adding a delightful crunch and nutty flavor.
Chef's pro tip
Before grilling the green beans, ensure your skillet is hot. This helps the beans cook fast and stay crisp, not soggy. You'll get a crunchy and tasty salad with just the right texture.
What to serve with the green bean salad?
Wondering what to pair with your freshly made green bean salad? This salad is the perfect side dish that complements a variety of main courses. Here are some delicious options to consider:
How to make it healthier?
Time-saving tips
What can I prepare ahead of time?
Storage instructions
Storage tips
Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
And there it is - a delightful Keto Grilled Green Bean Salad that's full of taste and crunch! Whether you're making it for yourself or for friends, this dish is sure to be a hit.
So why wait? Get started on this simple and tasty green bean salad recipe! We're eager to hear about the fun and enjoyment it brings to your mealtime. Happy cooking, and enjoy your meal!
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Frequently asked questions
📖 Recipe
Green Bean Salad
Ingredients
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 small clove of garlic
- 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice divided into two equal parts
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup pistachio nuts de-shelled
- 25 ounces green beans rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Sea salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the yogurt dressing
- In a bowl, combine the finely chopped mint leaves and the small clove of garlic.
- Add two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, Greek yogurt, ¼ cup of olive oil, and a small amount of salt and pepper to the bowl with the mint and garlic.
- Use a spoon to stir everything until the ingredients are well mixed thoroughly. This will create a tangy yogurt dressing for the salad.
Grill the green beans
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Drizzle in 2 tablespoon olive oil and throw in a few beans at a time in a single layer.
- Cook them for approximately 2 to 3 minutes, turning them occasionally, until they reach the desired texture - tender yet still crisp.
- While grilling, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a pinch of salt and pepper to enhance the flavors of the green beans.
Assemble the salad
- Take a serving plate and drizzle some of the prepared yogurt dressing onto the plate.
- Arrange the grilled green beans on top of the dressing, creating a visually appealing display.
- Finally, finish the salad with a sprinkle of crushed pistachios, adding a delightful crunch and nutty flavor.
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