Ingredients

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(Serves 4–6)

Salad base:

1½ lbs fresh green beans, trimmed (or 2 (14.5 oz) cans no-salt-added green beans, drained—you love low-sodium!)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced (soak in cold water 10 min to mellow bite)
¼ cup sliced almonds or slivered almonds (you love nuts!)
Optional: ½ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (use reduced-sodium—you love low-sodium!)

Lemon-Dijon vinaigrette:

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (you love citrus!)
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
½ tsp dried oregano
Salt & black pepper to taste (use reduced-sodium—you love low-sodium!)

Instructions

1. Prep green beans:

Fresh: Blanch in boiling water 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender. Immediately plunge into ice water; drain and pat dry.
Canned: Rinse well under cold water; pat dry.

2. Make dressing:

Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until emulsified.

3. Assemble salad:

In a large bowl, combine green beans, tomatoes, drained red onion, and almonds. Pour dressing over; toss gently. Fold in cheese (if using).

4. Serve:

Enjoy immediately or chill 15 minutes for a cooler bite.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Blanch fresh beans just until tender-crisp—overcooking makes them mushy.
✅ Pat beans dry—prevents watery salad.
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Use no-salt-added canned beans + skip added salt
→ Boost brightness with extra lemon zest and herbs
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Naturally zero-glycemic—no added sugars!
→ Net carbs: 8g per serving
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Already compliant! <10g net carbs/serving
→ Increase healthy fats: extra olive oil or avocado slices
✅ Make ahead:
→ Blanched beans keep 2 days refrigerated
→ Dress just before serving to maintain crunch

Storage & Serving Ideas

→ Best served fresh | Fridge life: 2 days (dressed)
→ Serving ideas:
→ As a side for grilled chicken, fish, or steak
→ With quinoa or farro for a heartier bowl
→ For picnics or potlucks

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