Crunchy Green Bean & Tomato Salad
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Crunchy Green Bean & Tomato Salad
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This simple green bean and tomato salad is a fantastic way to highlight summertime produce.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans trimmed and halved
- 1 pound tomatoes halved, cherry or grape
- 1 cup bocconcini (mini mozzarella balls)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 8-10 basil thinly sliced, large leaves
- lemon optional, squeeze of lemon or drizzle of balsamic vinegar
- balsamic vinegar optional, squeeze of lemon or drizzle of balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a bowl and add the green beans. Blanch the beans for 2-4 minutes, depending on the size of the beans. They should be tender-crisp. Drain the beans and immediately rinse with very cold water. Alternatively, you can dunk them into a bowl of ice water.
- Mix the cooked green beans and the tomatoes together in a large bowl. Add the bocconcini and extra-virgin olive oil, and mix gently.
- Stir in the basil just before serving.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice or a drizzle of balsamic vinegar, if desired.
Notes
- Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I provide nutritional information for my recipes as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using the built-in recipe card calculator. While I attempt to provide information that is as accurate as possible, you should calculate the nutritional information independently before relying on it.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1portion (⅙ of recipe)
Calories
141kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
25mg
(1%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion (⅙ of recipe) | |
| Calories | 141kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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