FRESH BALSAMIC GREEN BEAN SALAD

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This easy green bean salad recipe combines fresh ingredients with balsamic vinegar and a touch of olive oil to make the ultimate side dish. Try it once and you'll be hooked! A great side to jazz up any meat, fish, even pasta!

Provided by MissMaryJ26

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Bean Salad Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fresh string beans, stem ends removed
½ small red onion, minced
1 small tomato, diced
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 leaf fresh basil, minced
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch garlic salt

Steps:

  • Bring 8 cups water to a boil in a medium stock pot. Place beans in the boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • While beans are cooking, combine tomato and onion in a medium serving bowl. Add 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Mix in 1 teaspoon garlic salt, basil, and pepper.
  • Drain beans in a colander, then rinse with cold water until they are no longer hot. Gently mix beans into the tomato mixture, spooning until beans are completely coated. Add remaining balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle the last pinch of garlic salt over top of beans; do not stir. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the refrigerator, mix well, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 547.7 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

Malik Waqas
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This salad was a disaster! The green beans were overcooked and the dressing was too oily.


M.B pandey
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I thought this salad was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland for my taste.


santa Akhter
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious side dish. I will definitely be making it again.


FARUk Ahmad
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the crunch of the almonds and the tang of the balsamic vinegar.


Salela Mkhize
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5 stars!


Abid Waheed
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This is my go-to salad recipe for summer picnics and potlucks. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Resistance Moyo
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I'm not usually a fan of green bean salads, but this one changed my mind. The balsamic vinegar and almonds really make it something special.


Desmond T Desmond t
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover green beans. I also like to add some crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese for an extra creamy and tangy flavor.


Sintayehu Beyene
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I often use frozen green beans when I don't have fresh ones on hand and it still comes out great.


Kiren Bhatti
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of fresh green beans, tangy balsamic vinegar, and crunchy almonds was a perfect balance of flavors. I'll definitely be making this again.