Easy Green Bean Salad

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What makes this fresh green bean salad so good is that the beans soak up the vinaigrette while they are still warm for great flavor.

Submitted by barbara
Updated on November 19, 2024
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed

  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar

  • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add green beans and cook, uncovered, until soft but still firm to the bite, 7 to 10 minutes. Check often so beans don't overcook.

  2. Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, olive oil, onion, garlic, parsley, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl.

  3. Drain green beans and mix with dressing while still warm. Allow to marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

180 Calories
13g Fat
16g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 180
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Sodium 403mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 67mg 5%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 354mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.