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Green Bean Salad
One of my favorite ways to enjoy green beans–in a chilled green bean salad recipe! The delicious flavors of these balsamic green beans made with black olives, scallions and eggs complement any meal or holiday potluck.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 176 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 24 oz 6 cups string beans beans, ends trimmed
- 2.25 ounce can sliced black olives (drained (check labels for Whole30))
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 medium scallions (chopped)
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- fresh black pepper (to taste)
- 5 hard boiled eggs (peeled and sliced)
Instructions
- Place green beans in a large pot and cover with water, about 6 cups. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook until tender crisp, about 6 minutes (don’t overcook or they will get mushy).
- Drain and rinse under cold water when done to prevent them from overcooking, drain.
- In a large bowl, combine balsamic, oil, salt and pepper. Toss in the green beans, scallions and olives.
- Mix well and top with sliced eggs. Refrigerate and serve chilled or room temperature.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
176kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
7.5g
(15%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2.5g
(13%)
Cholesterol
155mg
(52%)
Sodium
308mg
(13%)
Fiber
4.5g
(18%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 7.5g | 15% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 155mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 308mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4.5g | 18% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.