WALNUT GREEN BEAN SALAD

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Sauteed green beans, hunks of blue cheese and toasted nuts make this an extremely decadent salad. "I lightened up two recipes and combined them into this elegant specialty," writes Sarah Bartel from her home in Kewaunee, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

2 cups cut fresh green beans
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
8 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, saute the green beans in 1 tablespoon oil until crisp-tender. In a large bowl, combine the salad greens and beans. , In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar and remaining oil; drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts and blue cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges