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Cold Green Bean Salad


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5 from 2 reviews

Description

Best Marinated string bean salad recipe – made with a homemade vinaigrette, perfect side dish for summer picnics, potlucks, grilling


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb fresh green beans (trimmed)
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 ounces goat cheese

Vinaigrette

  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup extra light virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Fill a large saucepan 2/3 with water. Bring to a boil. Place green beans in boiling water. Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with ice and water. Boil green beans for just 2 minutes. Drain and plunge into ice water. Set aside.
  2. In a small bottle or shaker combine white wine vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. While briskly stirring, add in olive oil.
  3. Arrange green beans, tomatoes, red onion and goat cheese in a large serving bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve within 4 hours.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Category: Vegetable