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Crunchy Green Bean & Tomato Salad

This simple green bean and tomato salad is a fantastic way to highlight summertime produce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
14 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 141 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound green beans trimmed and halved
  • 1 pound Cherry or grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup bocconcini (mini mozzarella balls)
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8-10 large basil leaves thinly sliced
  • Squeeze of lemon of drizzle of balsamic vinegar optional

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Mix the cooked green beans and the tomatoes together in a large bowl. Add the bocconcini and extra-virgin olive oil, and mix gently.
  3. Stir in the basil just before serving.
  4. 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

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

% 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.