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Fried Onion Green Bean Salad
This crispy fried onion green bean salad transforms simple ingredients into a crave-worthy dish in just 15 minutes. It is the ultimate quick side salad with a satisfying crunch that works for any occasion.
30 second summary
Crisp green beans topped with crunchy fried onions in a tangy dressing ready in 15 minutes.
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Nutrition per serving
180Calories
4gProtein
18gCarbs
11gFat
4gFiber
Ingredients
4servings
base
topping
dressing
seasoning
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Instructions
1
Blanch Green Beans
Boil green beans in salted water for 4 minutes then drain and immediately rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
2
Make Dressing
Whisk together olive oil red wine vinegar Dijon mustard and minced garlic in a small bowl.
3
Dress the Beans
Toss the cooled green beans with the dressing until evenly coated then transfer to a serving platter.
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4
Top and Serve
Scatter crispy fried onions over the top just before serving to maintain maximum crunch.
Substitutions
red wine vinegar→apple cider vinegar for a milder tang
crispy fried onions→toasted sliced almonds for a different crunch
Common mistakes
Not rinsing beans with cold water after blanching causing them to become mushy
Adding fried onions too early which makes them soggy
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