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Balsamic Green Bean Salad

A fresh and easy green bean salad with a tasty lemon-balsamic dressing. Such a vibrant, beautiful taste of summer!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 5 side servings
Calories: 71 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Vegan , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. fresh green beans
  • 1 cup Cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1/2 small red onion
  • Optional: vegan feta crumbles
For the lemon-balsamic dressing:
  • 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1-2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil (optional - omit for oil-free)
  • Salt/Pepper

Instructions

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  1. Make the dressing: in a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients.
  2. Trim ends off green beans and rinse. Steam (or boil) for about 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender. In a colander, rinse well with cold water to stop cooking, then pat dry. Cut green beans into 1 to 2 inch pieces.
  3. Finely dice red onion.
  4. Place onion and green beans in a bowl. Drizzle dressing over top and toss to coat.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour to marinate for best flavor.
  6. When ready to serve, add diced tomatoes, vegan feta (optional) and lightly toss.

Notes

  • Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.

Nutrition Information

Calories 71kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Potassium 296mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 876IU (18%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5side servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 71

% Daily Value*

Calories 71kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Potassium 296mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 876IU 18%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.