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    Zucchini, Green Bean, and Chile Slaw

    LAST UPDATED: January 16, 2019 PUBLISHED: August 8, 2017 By Pam Greer 18 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    A fresh new way to use zucchini and green beans in this Zucchini, Green Bean and Chile Slaw.  

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    Zucchini, Green Bean and Chile Slaw - fresh zucchini, crisp tender green beans, and hot chile peppers are given even more pop with fresh mint and basil!

    Zucchini, Green Bean, and Chile Slaw

    Have you had your fill of zucchini yet?  Have you zoodled yourself crazy?  Well, don't stop yet.  You have to make this slaw or salad or whatever you want to call it.  It's amazing!  Fresh zucchini is julienned, though you could use your spiralizer, I  used my Julienne Peeler.   Green beans are quickly blanched or steamed and then also julienned - I used my knife, but has anyone tried this Krisk Bean Stringer and Slicer or this Norpro Bean Frencher?  I normally don't like one hit wonders in the kitchen, but this slaw was so good and the only time consuming part was slicing the green beans - so I'm considering them.

    Zucchini, Green Bean and Chile Slaw

    In with the zucchini and the green beans, the original recipe called for option squash blossoms, which I didn't have.  It also calls for two long green chiles.  I used one Thai chili and believe me that was enough.  Then as if that green goodness wasn't enough flavor for you, you add mint and basil leaves.  You get the bite from the mint and the summer feel from the basil.  A honey lemon juice dressing pulls it all together.

    Fresh zucchini, lightly steamed green beans, hot chile peppers, and fresh mint and basil all combine with a tasty lemon honey dressing in this Zucchini, Green Bean and Chile Slaw

    You want to know how good this is?  I am hoping to get lots more zucchini in my CSA next week!  When was the last time you hoped for more zucchini?  I found this slaw in Donna Hay Magazine Feb/March 2014.

    Have you tried my  Vietnamese Zoodle Salad?

     

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    Zucchini, Green Bean, and Chile Slaw

    This Zucchini, Green Bean and Chile Slaw is the perfect way to use some summer zucchini! 
    Course Side Dish
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 3 minutes
    Total Time 23 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 200kcal

    Ingredients

    • 400 g green beans trimmed and shredded (about 15 ounces)
    • 3 small zucchini shredded
    • 5 zucchini blossoms halved, (optional)
    • 2 long green chiles thinly sliced
    • 1 cup mint leaves
    • 1 cup basil leaves
    • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

    Honey Lemon Dressing

    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • sea salt and cracked black pepper
    • ½ tablespoon honey
    • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

    Instructions

    • Make the dressing - place the honey, lemon juice, salt and pepper and olive oil in a lidded mason jar. Shake to combine.
    • Blanch or steam the green beans for 1-2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Place the green beans, zucchini, chile peppers, and zucchini blossoms in a bowl. Drizzle over the dressing and toss to combine. Top with the mint, basil and lemon zest.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 676mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1780IU | Vitamin C: 50.7mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 2.4mg

     

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    Comments

    1. Kathryn Donangelo says

      June 29, 2020 at 9:50 am

      5 stars
      I love zoodles and this recipe looks so delicious and healthy!! Perfect for a summer time side dish 🙂

      Reply
    2. Elaine says

      June 28, 2020 at 11:36 am

      5 stars
      This is the perfect time of the year for the recipes like this healthy slaw. Love that you are using chile here - it must add so much to the dish!

      Reply
    3. Marisa F. Stewart says

      June 28, 2020 at 9:43 am

      5 stars
      I've never eaten raw green beans until now. They were delicious. What an exciting and different salad. A great way to use all of those zucchini we seem to inherit. The light dressing was perfect with this salad.

      Reply
    4. Nicoletta De Angelis Nardelli says

      June 26, 2020 at 6:26 pm

      5 stars
      Love the uniformity in color! It's fresh, crunchy, tasty, citrusy. Lovely slaw!

      Reply
    5. Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says

      June 26, 2020 at 3:50 pm

      5 stars
      Now this is definitely a summer slaw that I could sink my teeth into! I'm loving the colors and fresh flavors!!! Definitely adding this to my menu

      Reply
    6. Veronika says

      June 26, 2020 at 3:43 pm

      5 stars
      I love this flavor combination! It's so healthy yet very delicious! Going to save the recipe to try soon!

      Reply
    7. Chef Dennis says

      June 23, 2020 at 4:10 am

      5 stars
      I am so loving this Zucchini, Green Bean, and Chile Slaw! The color makes me crave for this slaw.

      Reply
    8. Bernice Hill says

      June 22, 2020 at 7:35 pm

      5 stars
      This slaw is so fresh, delicious and it screams summer! I never thought about using spiralized zucchini in a slaw before...genius idea!

      Reply
    9. Amanda says

      June 22, 2020 at 4:58 pm

      5 stars
      This slaw is so delicious, and it couldn't be easier to prepare! I just love the sweetness the honey dressing adds. It's all so good together!

      Reply
    10. Fareeha says

      September 08, 2015 at 5:31 am

      Looks so delicious and wonderful that I can eat it right off my screen.. the pictures are wonderful

      Reply
    11. Miz Helen says

      September 03, 2015 at 11:42 am

      Congratulations!
      Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week! Have a great day and enjoy your new Red Plate!
      Come Back Soon!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    12. Miz Helen says

      August 31, 2015 at 12:34 pm

      Your slaw looks awesome, I just love this combination. Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope you are having a great day.
      Come Back Soon!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    13. swathi says

      August 30, 2015 at 6:41 pm

      Delicious and healthy treat love to try this slaw with tons of veggies. Thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop, pinning and tweeting.

      Reply
    14. Lou Lou Girls says

      August 30, 2015 at 2:05 pm

      Loving this and I’m drooling! You are so talented. Thanks for sharing this at our party. Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm, so we get to party with you again! Lou Lou Girls

      Reply
    15. April J Harris says

      August 28, 2015 at 6:47 am

      This salad sounds amazing, Pam. I love the fresh veggies and the delicious dressing too. Pinned, yummed and shared. Thank you for being a part of the Hearth and Soul hop.

      Reply
    16. Marjie says

      August 24, 2015 at 4:30 pm

      I don't eat any kind of peppers, but the rest sounds delightful!

      Reply
    17. Sippitysup says

      August 24, 2015 at 2:55 pm

      These photos are just spectacular. Summer inspiration for us all. GREG

      Reply
    18. Joanne says

      August 24, 2015 at 8:08 am

      This definitely captures the fresh flavors of summer perfectly!

      Reply

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