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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
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 122
Ingredients Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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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