Green Bean Salad With Pomegranate Seeds And Fennel

Name: Green Bean Salad With Pomegranate Seeds And Fennel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salad Ingredients; 1 pound fresh green beans; 3/4 cup pomegranate seeds; 1/2 a big fennel bulb; 10 spearmint leaves; 1/4 a red onion or one shallot; Dressing; Juice from one lemon; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 clove of garlic minced

Servings: persons

1
Bring about 6 cups of water to a boil in a pot.
2
Meanwhile trim the ends of the green beans if necessary.
3
Add one tablespoon of salt to the water. Add the green beans and boil for 7 min or until al-dente (soft, but still have some bite and still bright green).
4
Drain and put right away in a bowl with ice water for 5 min or so. Drain again.
5
Cut the green beans to very small rounds lengthwise. Put in a bowl.
6
Cut the half bulb of fennel to small pieces - a bit bigger than the size of the pomegranate seeds.
7
Cut the fennel to small dice. Add the fennel and the pomegranate seeds to the bowl.
8
Chiffonade the mint leaves and add them as well.
9
Mix the dressing ingredients and pour on the green bean mixture.
10
This salad is great even after sitting in the fridge for few hours.

171

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salad Ingredients, 1 pound fresh green beans, 3/4 cup pomegranate seeds, 1/2 a big fennel bulb, and more.

Yes, Green Bean Salad With Pomegranate Seeds And Fennel falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!