Long Bean, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
10%
Long Bean, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad
45 min.
4
96kcal

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Discover the vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia with our Long Bean, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad! This refreshing dish is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, but it also brings a delightful crunch and a burst of color to your table. Perfect as a side dish, antipasti, or even a light snack, this salad is a versatile addition to any meal.

Imagine the crispness of fresh cucumbers paired with the sweetness of cherry tomatoes, all enhanced by the aromatic notes of garlic and the zesty kick of lime juice. The long beans add a unique texture, while the crushed roasted peanuts provide a satisfying crunch that elevates the entire dish. For those who enjoy a bit of heat, the addition of dried Thai chiles brings just the right amount of spice to tantalize your taste buds.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, this salad is not only quick to make but also a healthy option, clocking in at only 96 calories per serving. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a nutritious snack, this Long Bean, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more. Dive into this culinary adventure and enjoy the delightful combination of flavors that this salad has to offer!

Ingredients

  •  cherry tomatoes halved
  •  cucumber english coarsely chopped
  • small garlic clove crushed
  • tablespoon granulated sugar 
  • 2.5 ounces green beans trimmed cut into 2 1/2" lengths
  • 0.3  lime cut into 3 wedges
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • tablespoons peanuts unsalted crushed
  • tablespoon shrimp dried
  •  thai chile dried drained for 2 minutes in warm water,
  • tablespoons thai fish sauce (nam pla)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • ziploc bags
  • mortar and pestle

Directions

  1. Place first 4 ingredients in a clay mortarand pound with a wooden pestle untilmashed into a fine paste, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add shrimp; mash until pulverized and wellcombined, about 2 minutes. (Alternatively,process in a mini-processor until finelychopped.)
  3. Add long beans to mortar; lightly crushwith pestle to bruise.
  4. Add cucumberpieces, fish sauce, and lime juice.
  5. Mix well.
  6. Add tomatoes, lightly crush, and mix in.(Alternatively, place beans and tomatoesin a resealable plastic bag.
  7. Roll a rolling pinover bag to bruise vegetables; transfer toa bowl with the cucumber, fish sauce, limejuice, and chile dressing.)
  8. Let marinate for10 minutes. Stir in peanuts.

Nutrition Facts

Calories96kcal
Protein17.95%
Fat34.79%
Carbs47.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
48.27
Glycemic Load
3.08
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
8.5234783317732%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.16mg
Hesperetin
2.47mg
Naringenin
0.17mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.98mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:96.41kcal
4.82%
Fat:4.04g
6.21%
Saturated Fat:0.61g
3.82%
Carbohydrates:12.35g
4.12%
Net Carbohydrates:9.8g
3.56%
Sugar:7.26g
8.07%
Cholesterol:5.95mg
1.98%
Sodium:718.96mg
31.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.69g
9.38%
Vitamin C:20.63mg
25%
Manganese:0.39mg
19.69%
Vitamin K:19.46µg
18.53%
Magnesium:56.72mg
14.18%
Potassium:406.76mg
11.62%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.42%
Folate:43.42µg
10.86%
Fiber:2.54g
10.18%
Copper:0.2mg
10.14%
Phosphorus:86.69mg
8.67%
Vitamin B3:1.64mg
8.21%
Vitamin A:379.76IU
7.6%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.1%
Vitamin B5:0.58mg
5.79%
Iron:0.98mg
5.45%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.15%
Calcium:47.69mg
4.77%
Vitamin E:0.66mg
4.42%
Zinc:0.65mg
4.31%
Selenium:2.26µg
3.23%
Source:Epicurious