Green Bean Salad Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 25 minutes
🥗 Servings: 4
🥘 Yield: 16 ounces
Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Green Bean Salad, a delightful creation perfect for any occasion. This recipe combines the freshness of green beans with the savory goodness of bacon, creating a dish that is both satisfying and refreshing. Whether you’re a beginner cook or a seasoned chef, this dish is sure to impress with its simplicity and taste.
Ingredients
- 2 cups green beans
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Nu-salt
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 onion
- 8-9 strips bacon
Instructions
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Cook Green Beans: Begin by cooking the green beans until they are tender yet still crisp. Once cooked, drain them thoroughly and allow them to cool to room temperature.
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Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, blend together the white wine vinegar, Nu-salt, olive oil, and finely chopped onion. This flavorful dressing will add depth and tanginess to the salad.
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Combine Ingredients: Pour the dressing over the cooled green beans, ensuring that they are evenly coated. This step allows the beans to absorb the delicious flavors of the dressing, enhancing their taste.
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Cook Bacon: In a separate skillet, fry the bacon until it is crisp and golden brown. Once cooked, remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a paper towel to drain any excess grease.
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Assemble Salad: Break the crispy bacon into small pieces and add them to the dressed green beans. Gently toss the ingredients together, ensuring that the bacon is evenly distributed throughout the salad.
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Serve: Transfer the Green Bean Salad to a serving dish and garnish with additional freshly ground black pepper or chopped herbs if desired. This salad is best served immediately, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 467.6
- Fat: 47.5g
- Saturated Fat: 10.5g
- Cholesterol: 30.8mg
- Sodium: 381.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 5.2g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 1.2g
- Protein: 6.3g
Recipe Notes
- Variations: Feel free to customize this recipe by adding additional ingredients such as cherry tomatoes, sliced almonds, or crumbled feta cheese for added flavor and texture.
- Make-Ahead: This salad can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Simply allow it to come to room temperature before serving.
- Vegetarian Option: For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and consider adding roasted nuts or seeds for crunch.
- Potluck Favorite: This Green Bean Salad is a potluck favorite and is guaranteed to be a hit at any gathering. Its simplicity and bold flavors make it a standout dish that will leave everyone asking for the recipe.
Enjoy the fresh, crisp flavors of this Green Bean Salad, perfect for a quick lunch or as a side dish for any meal!
