Corn & Green Bean Salad

This corn and green bean salad is fresh, zesty, and full of texture. Sweet corn and tender-crisp green beans come together with a squeeze of lime for a clean, lively dish that works beautifully as a side or a light lunch.

This is Let’s Veg freshness with simplicity.

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Corn & Green Bean Salad

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Corn and green bean salad with fresh lime and olive oil. A simple Let’s Veg recipe perfect for light, refreshing side dishes.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 122

Ingredients Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 2 cups green beans trimmed and cut in halves
• 1½ cups corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned and drained
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1½ tbsp fresh lime juice
• Lime zest optional
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley chopped (optional)

Cooking Instructions

 

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Blanch green beans for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and cool.
3. In a bowl, combine green beans and corn.
4. Whisk olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
5. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss gently.
6. Finish with lime zest and herbs if using. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 131mgPotassium: 215mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 578IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Add red onion or avocado for extra texture

Great for picnics and meal prep

Best served fresh

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