Elevate any meal with this delicious and vibrant Green Bean Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette! This simple yet flavorful side dish offers a zesty twist, with mustard infusing an invigorating punch that perfectly complements the crisp sweetness of the green beans.
Why I Love Green Bean Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
- Tasty Flavor Combo: Treat your taste buds to the perfect blend of tangy mustard and natural green bean sweetness, delivering a satisfying and balanced flavor in every bite.
- Simple Goodness: Enjoy the wholesome goodness of this salad. With essential nutrients in a straightforward and delicious dish, it’s perfect for a healthy and hearty meal.
- Time-Saver: Whip up this salad in no time, perfect for those moments when you need something delicious without the fuss.
- Perfectly Paired: This salad plays well with a variety of dishes, making it the ideal sidekick to your favorite entrees, adding that extra pop of flavor and freshness to your plate.
- Healthy Delight: Enjoy a guilt-free indulgence with this salad that not only satisfies your cravings but also packs a nutritious punch, giving you that feel-good factor with every crunchy bite.
How to Make Green Bean Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
The Ingredients
- Green beans
- Dijon mustard
- Apple cider vinegar
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Sliced almonds, toasted
The Instructions
1. Cook the Green Beans: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until tender, about 6-8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water or ice to stop them from continuing to cook.
2. Make the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, olive oil, and salt.
3. Combine: Pour the vinaigrette over the green beans and toss to combine. Top with the toasted sliced almonds.
Recipe Tip
You can buy sliced almonds already toasted at most grocery stores, but if you can’t find them, you can toast your own. Just add them to a sauté pan over medium heat and toast for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
More Green Bean Recipes
- Green Bean Casserole
- Roast Green Beans
- Green Bean and Bacon Saute
- Fried Green Beans w/ Honey Mustard Dip
Can I Make This Dish Ahead of Time?
For sure! In fact, I’m planning on making this for Thanksgiving this year as an alternative to Green Bean Casserole. I’m going to make the green beans and the dressing separately the day before and just mix them right before dinner!
The recipe couldn’t be any easier and is a huge hit with my family! I hope it is for yours too. Let me know if you have any questions in the comments and tag me on social media if you make this recipe!
Images by Ivan Solis
Green Bean Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed and chopped
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard (I used grainy dijon but any will do!)
- 4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until tender, about 6-8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, olive oil, and salt.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the green beans and toss to combine. Top with the sliced almonds.
Notes
- You can buy sliced almonds already toasted at most grocery stores, but if you can’t find them, you can toast your own. Just add them to a sauté pan over medium heat and toast for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
I made the Green Bean Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette for a luncheon event. Very good response, and they ate the entire salad. (Re: weelicious)
Glad it was a hit! 🙂
ooh, love this. I’m looking for an alternative to green bean casserole!