Summer crunch salad

Gluten Free
Health score
18%
Summer crunch salad
20 min.
4
199kcal

Suggestions


Embrace the flavors of summer with our delightful Summer Crunch Salad, a vibrant dish that celebrates the season's freshest produce! Bursting with color and texture, this gluten-free salad is the perfect companion for any meal or can be enjoyed on its own as a refreshing snack. With just 20 minutes of prep time, it’s an ideal choice for those busy weeknights or leisurely weekend gatherings.

The combination of finely sliced button mushrooms and crunchy green beans provides a satisfying base, while the tangy kick of lemon juice brings a zesty brightness to each bite. Add in the sweet juiciness of cherry tomatoes and the aromatic notes of fresh herbs like basil and parsley, and you have a salad that is not only good for the palate but also a feast for the eyes.

And let’s not forget the irresistible curls of Parmesan cheese that elevate this dish to a whole new level of deliciousness! Whether served as a side dish, antipasto, or starter, our Summer Crunch Salad is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more. Dive into this wholesome recipe and savor the essence of summertime in every crunchy bite!

Ingredients

  • 200 mushrooms finely sliced
  •  juice of lemon 
  • 200 green beans trimmed
  • handful herbs like: thym green such as basil, chervil, parsley and tarragon soft
  • 100 cherry tomatoes quartered
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • 75 parmesan shaved (or vegetarian alternative)

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. In a bowl, toss mushrooms with half the lemon juice and set aside the lemon juice will soften the mushrooms. Blanch the beans in boiling salted water for 5-6 mins until they still have a crunch, but they are not squeaky, then drain and cool in iced water.
  2. Toss the beans and mushrooms together in a bowl with the herbs and season with salt and pepper. Toss through the tomatoes, remaining lemon juice and the olive oil and scatter with Parmesan just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories199kcal
Protein18.17%
Fat67.87%
Carbs13.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.75
Glycemic Load
1.51
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
11.230000102002%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
0.23mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
1.57mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:199.09kcal
9.95%
Fat:15.67g
24.11%
Saturated Fat:4.58g
28.64%
Carbohydrates:7.25g
2.42%
Net Carbohydrates:5.2g
1.89%
Sugar:3.58g
3.98%
Cholesterol:12.75mg
4.25%
Sodium:308.93mg
13.43%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.44g
18.89%
Vitamin K:30.91µg
29.44%
Calcium:246.19mg
24.62%
Phosphorus:200.01mg
20%
Vitamin C:15.84mg
19.2%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.96%
Selenium:9.3µg
13.29%
Vitamin A:640.51IU
12.81%
Vitamin E:1.92mg
12.79%
Vitamin B3:2.37mg
11.84%
Copper:0.22mg
11.07%
Vitamin B5:0.99mg
9.89%
Potassium:345.55mg
9.87%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.41%
Fiber:2.06g
8.22%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
8.18%
Folate:31.4µg
7.85%
Magnesium:28.27mg
7.07%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.65%
Iron:1.17mg
6.5%
Zinc:0.94mg
6.26%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.08%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.29%