Refreshing Green Bean & Almond Salad

Name: Refreshing Green Bean & Almond Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons (45 ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon pure honey or maple syrup (optional); 1 teaspoon pure honey or maple syrup (optional); ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and pepper, to taste; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 pound (450 g) fresh green beans, trimmed; ½ yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced; ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced; ½ cup (75 g) cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 small carrot, peeled and julienned; ½ cup (60 g) toasted almonds, sliced or chopped; 2 tablespoons (10 g) fresh tarragon, chopped

Preparation info

yield:
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
25 min

Appears in

The Build Your Bowl Salad Cookbook

By Nina Cherie Franklin

Published 2025

About

This refreshing, no-fuss salad features crisp green beans, toasted almonds, and a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables, all tossed in a lemon garlic vinaigrette infused with turmeric for a detoxifying boost.

Ingredients

For the Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette

3 tablespoons (45 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons (

Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Make the Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, honey (if using), turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Blanch the Green Beans

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a large mixing bowl halfway with ice and add cold water, leaving