The appearance of delicate, pale yellow wax beans at markets marks the beginning of summer. These tender beans are often spied in farmers markets, produce stands, and backyard gardens, as they grow abundantly in the warmer months. One of my favorite ways to serve them is in a crisp, colorful salad, such as this easy-breezy, healthy, delicious summer salad. With only 7 ingredients (not counting pantry staples), you can make this vegan, gluten-free Wax Bean Cherry Tomato Salad in around 15 minutes.

Just a touch of lemon and olive oil with oregano accents this salad, which is based on wax beans, red onions, cherry tomatoes, and almonds for a delicate Mediterranean approach. Cook up the beans until they are just crisp tender and then toss with red onion, cherry tomatoes and a lemony vinaigrette, and top with crunchy almonds. It’s delicious served warm, room temp, or chilled. It’s your go-to salad for picnics, grill days, and potlucks.

Plus, it’s easy enough to serve with a weeknight dinner. The leftovers hold up well too.

Wax Bean Cherry Tomato Salad

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• Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings
• Diet: Vegan

Description

This easy-breezy, healthy, delicious Mediterranean-style Wax Bean Cherry Tomato Salad is based on only 7 ingredients, and can be mixed up in 15 minutes. This salad is also vegan and gluten-free.

Ingredients

Salad:

• 12 ounces small wax beans*, fresh, ends trimmed
• ¼ medium red onion, diced
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• ¼ cup sliced almonds

Vinaigrette:

• 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small lemon, juiced
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1 tablespoon oregano (fresh or dried)
• 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions

1. Add water to a medium pot (half-full), cover, and bring to a boil.
2. Add wax beans, cover, and simmer over medium heat until they are crisp-tender (about 5 minutes). Drain, place in large bowl, and chill slightly in the refrigerator.
3. Add red onion and cherry tomatoes to bowl.
4. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper, salt (optional), oregano, and garlic in a small dish.

   Pour over the wax bean salad mixture.

5. Toss gently, sprinkle with almonds, and serve. May serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
6. Makes 6 servings (about 2/3 cup each).

Notes

*Note: If you can’t find small wax beans, slice larger ones in half. You can also substitute fresh green beans, or frozen wax beans or green beans in this recipe. If you use frozen, thaw and blanch for 3 minutes.

• Prep Time: 12 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Category: Salad
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 serving
• Calories: 81
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 5 mg
• Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Carbohydrates: 8 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Protein: 2 g

Keywords: vegan salad, healthy vegan salad, easy vegan salad, easy summer salad

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For other healthy plant-based salads, check out the following:

Roasted Tempeh Summer Salad
Summer Green Bean Tomato Salad
Tuscan Asparagus Fennel Farro Salad
Sweet Potato Corn Salad with Chili Lime Vinaigrette
Cantaloupe Salad with Radishes and Pumpkin Seeds

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