Green Bean Salad Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 15 minutes
Description:
This Green Bean Salad perfectly complements Recipe #15877, creating a flavorful meal when served alongside garlic bread. It’s a delightful dish, especially suited for lunch or snacks, and it’s endorsed by Cooking Light.
Recipe Category:
Lunch/Snacks
Keywords:
Vegetable, Canadian, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Kid Friendly, Spring, Summer, Winter, < 15 Mins, No Cook, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 99.8
- Fat: 5.6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 156.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 12.2g
- Fiber: 4.2g
- Sugar: 6g
- Protein: 3.4g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup green beans, cut
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
Instructions:
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Prepare Green Beans:
- If using fresh green beans, cook them in boiling water for about 5 minutes or until tender-crisp. If using canned green beans, simply drain and rinse them in cold water.
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Make the Vinaigrette:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, dried basil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
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Combine Ingredients:
- In a larger bowl, combine the cooked green beans with the halved cherry tomatoes.
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Toss with Vinaigrette:
- Pour the prepared vinaigrette over the green beans and tomatoes. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
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Final Touch:
- Just before serving, sprinkle the pine nuts over the salad for added crunch and flavor.
Enjoy this refreshing Green Bean Salad as a delightful side dish or a light meal on its own! It’s quick, easy, and bursting with fresh flavors, making it a perfect addition to any meal or gathering.
