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Fresh Marinated Green Bean Salad

This fresh marinated green bean salad is tasty and oh so easy to make. It's perfect for picnics, backyard BBQs, and potlucks.

Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American/Canadian
Keyword balsamic, feta, green beans
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 57 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. fresh green bean trimmed
  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes cut in quarters
  • 1/2 large red onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8-1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/4 tsp brown sugar optional - taste the dressing first and then add if needed
  • Variations: Add 4 oz crumbled feta or goat cheese

Instructions

  1. Steam green beans until cooked but still have a bit of crisp left in them. Place in an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat dry.
  2. To make the dressing, whisk together the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire, mustard, salt, pepper, and garlic (and brown sugar, if using). Pour over the green beans. Add the onions and toss.
  3. Place in refrigerator for at least an hour to allow the green beans to marinate and the flavors to blend. Add the tomatoes (and cheese if using) and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Fresh Marinated Green Bean Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 57 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 50mg2%
Potassium 194mg6%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 529IU11%
Vitamin C 14mg17%
Calcium 26mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.