--- title: "Ensalada de Porotos Verdes (Green Bean and Tomato Salad) - IVU - International Vegetarian Union" description: "The IVU is a growing global network of independent organizations which are promoting vegetarianism worldwide." url: "https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/item/ensalada-de-porotos-verdes-green-bean-and-tomato-salad.html" date: "2026-11-05T23:50:59+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- ![](https://ivu.org/media/yootheme/cache/ac/ensalada-de-porotos-verdes--green-bean-and-tomato-salad--1792703335-acc60b02.jpg) [ << VFA Home ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy.html) [ ](https://ivu.org/Chile,%20salads,%20Starters%20&%20side%20dishes,%20South%20America)[Chile](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/chile.html), [salads](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/salads.html), [Starters & side dishes](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/snack-side-dishes.html), [South America](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/south-america.html) # Ensalada de Porotos Verdes (Green Bean and Tomato Salad) by Valentina Rojas This vibrant Ensalada de Porotos Verdes is a traditional Chilean side dish that perfectly balances fresh vegetables with a zesty dressing. Featuring tender green beans and juicy tomato wedges, it is tossed in a simple yet flavorful garlic and lemon vinaigrette. It makes for a refreshing and healthy addition to any meal. ![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-clock-large.svg) Total Time 30 mins ![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-difficulty-easy.svg) Difficulty Easy ### Translate this page to your language! 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Wash and trim the green beans. 2. Cut them diagonally into 1 1/2 inch pieces. 3. Cook the beans in boiling water to cover for 10-15 minutes, until just tender. 4. Drain the beans and set them aside to cool. 5. Combine the lemon juice, oil, salt and garlic. 6. In a bowl combine the beans and tomato wedges. 7. Toss them with the dressing. ### Notes: This Moosewood Restaurant recipe sidedish is a Chilean dish and very yummy. **Serving info:** Total recipe: 1143g · Yields 4 portions · Portion size: 285g | Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value | |---|---|---|---| | Energy (kcal) | 58 | 166 | 8% | | Carbohydrates (g) | 5.8 | 16.6 | 6% | | ↳ of which sugars (g) | 2.8 | 8.1 | 16% | | Dietary fiber (g) | 2.0 | 5.8 | 21% | | Protein (g) | 1.4 | 4.0 | 8% | | Total fat (g) | 3.9 | 11.1 | 14% | | ↳ saturated (g) | 0.6 | 1.6 | 8% | | ↳ monounsaturated (g) | 1.6 | 4.5 | - | | ↳ polyunsaturated (g) | 1.4 | 4.1 | - | | ↳ trans (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | | Sodium (mg) | 209 | 596 | 26% | | Calcium (mg) | 26 | 75 | 6% | | Iron (mg) | 0.7 | 2.0 | 11% | | Potassium (mg) | 207 | 592 | 13% | | Vitamin C (mg) | 11.5 | 32.7 | 36% | | Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | ### Ingredient data sources - Green beans, fresh — 680g — Beans, snap, green, raw — USDA - Lemon juice — 45g — Lemon juice, raw — USDA - Vegetable oil — 42g — Oil, vegetable, generic — USDA - Salt — 6g — Salt, table — USDA - Garlic — 6g — Garlic, raw — USDA - Tomatoes — 364g — Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average — USDA ⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases. % Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet). 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