Green Beans and Cherry Tomato Salad

Salads have always been popular as a diet method since they’re low in calories, but often these recipes aren’t enjoyable since they’re so bland. Who says salads have to be depressing or only made with kale? This green bean and cherry tomato salad is the perfect combination of flavor, texture, and nutrition.

This recipe makes about four servings at 163 calories and provides 10 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of protein, and 14 grams of fat. It’s best served as a side dish, although you could easily add in an additional source of protein to make it a standalone meal. Even people who don’t like green beans will love the taste of this salad!

When preparing the green beans, remember to trim off the ends before you boil them. It will help if you run them under cold water afterward to stop the cooking process and cool them down. You can also plunge them in an ice bath if you’d like to speed up the cooling process.

You’ll spend more time preparing the vegetables than you will actually be cooking, so it’s a great salad to make for when you’re low on time. Although you should serve it immediately after adding the sauce, you can always keep it in the fridge for a few days and eat it as leftovers. 

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