Green Bean Salad 🥗
Description
This Green Bean Salad recipe is a delightful mix of fresh ingredients, perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re preparing for a potluck, need a quick dish in under 15 minutes, or simply want something easy and inexpensive to whip up, this salad has got you covered. Plus, it requires no cooking, making it ideal for those hot summer days when you want something refreshing from the refrigerator. With a burst of flavors and textures, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Servings: 8
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 2 | onions |
| 1 | celery stalk |
| 1 | jar pimientos |
| 1 | pound bacon |
| 2 | cans green beans |
| 3 | hard-boiled eggs |
| 1/2 | cup mayonnaise |
Instructions
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Prepare Ingredients:
- Start by chopping the onions, celery stalk, and jar of pimientos into small, bite-sized pieces.
- If you haven’t already, cook up several pounds of bacon and store them in bags in the freezer for easy access. When needed, take out the desired amount and thaw.
- Hard-boil the eggs and slice them using an egg slicer. Carefully place each egg into the slicer one at a time, slice, then turn the egg and slice again against the previous cuts. Voilà, you have perfectly chopped eggs!
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Assemble Salad:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped onions, celery, pimientos, bacon bits, canned green beans (drained), and chopped hard-boiled eggs.
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Dress the Salad:
- Add the mayonnaise to the bowl and gently toss all the ingredients together until well combined. Make sure the mayo evenly coats all the veggies and bacon.
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Chill and Serve:
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
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Enjoy:
- Once chilled, serve your delicious Green Bean Salad alongside your favorite main dishes or as a refreshing side. It’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or even as a quick and easy weekday meal. Enjoy!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 123.9
- Total Fat: 9.3g
- Saturated Fat: 2.3g
- Cholesterol: 52.4mg
- Sodium: 505.7mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 7.5g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.9g
- Sugar: 3.3g
- Protein: 3.5g
This Green Bean Salad is not only delicious but also nutritious, providing a satisfying blend of flavors and textures in every bite. With its simple preparation and vibrant taste, it’s sure to become a favorite go-to recipe for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving a quick and easy dish, this salad is the perfect choice. So why wait? Gather your ingredients and whip up a batch of this delightful Green Bean Salad today!
