2 Refreshing Vegetarian Green Bean Salad Recipes

Vegetarian green bean salad is a light, refreshing dish with a satisfyingly crisp texture that is easy to prepare. With just a few everyday ingredients, you can create a delicious salad for your family meals. In this article, Vô Úy Vegetarian Restaurant shares two simple ways to make vegetarian green bean salad at home. Let’s get started!

Green Bean Salad – A Refreshing Dish for Warm Days

Green bean salad is a simple dish with a distinctive and refreshing flavour. Green beans, also known as French beans or string beans, are a familiar vegetable in many family meals. Depending on the region, they may be known by different names. From this humble ingredient, you can create many delicious dishes, including green bean salad—a light, refreshing salad that suits a wide range of tastes.

After preparation, the green beans retain their naturally crisp texture. Combined with the balanced sweet and sour dressing, the salad becomes wonderfully appetising. This light vegetarian dish can be enjoyed as part of a vegetarian menu or served alongside everyday meals to create a more balanced and gentle dining experience.

Health Benefits of Green Beans

Green beans are not only a versatile ingredient but also offer numerous health benefits. Rich in vitamins, minerals, and dietary fibre, they help support overall health and wellbeing.

Some of the key benefits include:

• Supports strong bones: Green beans contain calcium, magnesium, and vitamin K, which contribute to maintaining healthy bones.
• Promotes heart health: The fibre and antioxidants found in green beans may help manage cholesterol levels, supporting cardiovascular health.
• Provides antioxidant protection: Green beans contain natural antioxidants that help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.
• Supports mental wellbeing: Green beans are a good source of folate, an important nutrient for nervous system function that contributes to the production of neurotransmitters involved in mood regulation.
• Supports healthy vision: Rich in vitamin A and other eye-friendly nutrients, green beans help maintain healthy eyesight.
• Aids digestion: Their high fibre content promotes healthy digestion, helps reduce constipation, and supports overall gut health.

Overall, green beans are both nutritious and delicious, making them easy to incorporate into a variety of meals. Including green beans in your daily diet not only adds variety to your meals but also supports long-term health.

2 Easy Vegetarian Green Bean Salad Recipes Anyone Can Make

Below are two simple vegetarian green bean salad recipes that are perfect for everyday meals or light vegetarian menus.

Refreshing Green Bean Salad Recipe

Before you begin, prepare all the ingredients below. They are easy to find and help preserve the salad’s fresh, natural flavour.

Ingredients

• Green beans (French beans): 300–400 g, preferably young and fresh for maximum crunch
• Tofu: 1–2 blocks, fried until golden and cut into strips or bite-sized pieces
• Carrot: 1, peeled and julienned
• Fresh herbs: Vietnamese coriander or Thai basil
• Seasonings: soy sauce or vegetarian fish sauce, sugar, lime or calamansi juice, minced garlic, and chopped chilli
• To serve: crushed roasted peanuts, vegetarian prawn crackers, or grilled rice crackers

How to Make Vegetarian Green Bean Salad at Home

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

Trim the fibrous ends from both sides of the green beans and wash them thoroughly. Cut them into bite-sized pieces or slice them diagonally for a more attractive presentation.

Peel and julienne the carrot. Soak it in lightly salted water for about five minutes to keep it crisp, then drain well. Wash and chop the Vietnamese coriander. Slice the fried tofu into strips or small pieces.

Step 2: Blanch the Green Beans

Bring a pot of water to the boil and add a little salt. Blanch the green beans for only 1–2 minutes to retain their natural crunch. Immediately transfer them to iced water for about two minutes. This helps preserve both their vibrant green colour and crisp texture.

Step 3: Prepare the Dressing

In a small bowl, combine approximately 2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce (or soy sauce), 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1–2 tablespoons of lime or calamansi juice. Add the minced garlic and chopped chilli, then stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.

Step 4: Toss the Salad

Place the blanched green beans, julienned carrot, and fried tofu into a large mixing bowl. Pour over the dressing and gently toss until evenly coated. Add the chopped Vietnamese coriander and mix again until fragrant.

Step 5: Serve

Transfer the salad to a serving plate and sprinkle with crushed roasted peanuts. Garnish with sliced chilli if desired. This vegetarian green bean salad is especially delicious when served with vegetarian prawn crackers or crispy grilled rice crackers.

Easy Green Bean Salad with Sesame

Besides the traditional green bean salad, you can also turn this versatile vegetable into a simple sesame salad. It has a light, refreshing flavour and requires only a handful of ingredients. With just a few quick steps, you can create a healthy and delicious dish for your family.

Ingredients

• Green beans (French beans): about 200 g, preferably young and fresh
• Toasted white sesame seeds: about 3 tablespoons
• Seasonings: salt, sugar, and soy sauce

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

Trim the fibrous ends from both sides of the green beans and rinse thoroughly. Allow them to drain.

Lightly crush the toasted sesame seeds using a mortar or place them in a small bag and gently press them. Transfer the sesame seeds to a bowl, then add about 15 g sugar and 30 ml soy sauce. Mix well to create a simple sesame dressing.

Step 2: Cook the Green Beans

Bring a pot of water to the boil and cook the green beans for 1–2 minutes until just tender. Remove them from the water and allow them to cool naturally. Once cooled slightly, cut them into 2–3 cm pieces for easier mixing and serving.

Step 3: Toss the Salad

Place the green beans into a large bowl. Pour over the sesame dressing and gently toss until evenly coated.

Step 4: Finished Dish

Once mixed, transfer the salad to a serving plate and enjoy immediately. The natural sweetness of the green beans pairs beautifully with the nutty flavour of toasted sesame seeds, creating a unique yet approachable dish.

Why Do Diners Love Green Bean Salad at Vô Úy?

Light vegetarian dishes always offer a comforting and wholesome dining experience. At Vô Úy Vegetarian Restaurant, alongside our popular vegetarian hot pots and rice dishes, refreshing salads such as green bean salad and seaweed salad are favourites among many guests. Beyond their delicious flavours, our green bean salad is appreciated for its fresh ingredients, relaxing atmosphere, and attentive service.

Fresh Ingredients and Delicate Flavours

At Vô Úy Vegetarian Restaurant, every dish is prepared with care and dedication by our chefs. Every ingredient is carefully selected and inspected to ensure freshness and food safety. Each dish is seasoned thoughtfully to suit a wide range of preferences. If you would like your meal to be milder, saltier, or spicier, simply let our staff know and the kitchen will gladly adjust it to your taste.

Warm and Peaceful Dining Atmosphere

One of the reasons guests return to Vô Úy Vegetarian Restaurant is its cosy and tranquil atmosphere. The restaurant is thoughtfully designed to create a relaxing environment where diners can enjoy meals with family, meet friends, or host business conversations. This peaceful setting has made Vô Úy Vegetarian Restaurant a favourite destination for vegetarian dining enthusiasts.

Friendly and Attentive Service

Our team is professionally trained and committed to providing warm and attentive service. Throughout your meal, our staff are always ready to assist and ensure you have the most comfortable dining experience possible. We also welcome customer feedback and continuously strive to improve our service to better serve every guest.

Conclusion

This article has introduced two simple and refreshing vegetarian green bean salad recipes that you can easily prepare at home. If you’re looking for a vegetarian restaurant for your family this weekend, visit Vô Úy Vegetarian Restaurant at 47 Street No. 3, CityLand Park Hills Residential Area, Go Vap Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. We are committed to bringing you flavourful vegetarian cuisine and a warm, memorable dining experience.