Cold Green Bean Salad with Mango and Red Peppers

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This cold and crunchy green bean and mango salad is made with just a few ingredients but packs a punch when it comes to flavor. Its freshness from the beans and sweetness from the mangoes is a perfect combination. Enjoy the salad as a side with oven-roasted or honey-mustard chicken thighs.

Submitted by Aroma and Essence
Published on April 20, 2021
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Salad:

  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

  • 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • 1 large mango, thinly sliced

  • 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced

  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

Dressing:

  • 1 small red onion, minced

  • ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard

  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add beans and boil until color changes to bright green, 2 to 3 minutes.

  2. Drain beans completely and run under cold water or submerge in a bowl with ice-cold water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain completely and set aside.

  3. Combine bell pepper, mango, and shallots in a large salad bowl. Add green beans and feta cheese; toss to combine.

  4. Combine onion, balsamic vinegar, sugar, mustard, and poppy seeds together in a bowl. Drizzle in olive oil while whisking rapidly until dressing is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

  5. Drizzle about 1/4 cup vinaigrette over the salad and mix to combine.

Cook's Note:

Use a semi-ripe mango that will hold its shape when sliced.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of dressing. The actual amount of dressing consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

342 Calories
19g Fat
40g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 342
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 253mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Dietary Fiber 7g 26%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 7g 13%
Vitamin C 96mg 106%
Calcium 183mg 14%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 592mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.