This vibrant green bean salad has just the right amount of crunch, a little saltiness, thanks to a small amount of bacon and a sweet tang, thanks to the balsamic vinegar.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 slice bacon, with fattiest parts removed
- 1/4 cup minced shallots
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
Preparation:
Steam or cook the green beans for three minutes.
Drain, then immediately plunge beans in a large bowl filled with iced water, then drain again and place in a bowl.
Cook bacon in small nonstick skillet coated with a little cooking spray. Remove bacon when it becomes crisp, and set aside. Add shallots to skillet and saute for 1-2 minutes, until slightly softened.
Add shallots to cooled green beans; crumble bacon on top, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Toss, then serve.
Serves 4
Per serving Calories 69, Calories from Fat 19, Calories from Fat 2.1g (sat 1g), Cholesterol 5mg, Sodium 59mg, Carbohydrate 9.9g, Fiver 4.1g, Protein 2.8g
