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Green Bean and Tomato Salad
Green Bean and Tomato Salad
Fiona Haynes
At a Glance
Prep Time : 15min
Cook Time : 4min
Course : Salad, Side Dish
Special : Easy, Few Ingredients, Low Fat, Quick
Type of Prep : Assemble, Boil, Toss
Cuisine : U.S. Regional
Occasion : Cookout, July 4th, Labor/Memorial Day, Picnic, Potluck, Summer
 
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Green Bean and Tomato Salad

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This is a perfect picnic salad made with crunchy just-cooked green beans and ripe red tomatoes.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 pound green beans, trimmed
  • 1/2 pound tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil

PREPARATION:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes. Drain and plunge green beans into cold water to stop cooking and retain color. They should be still be tender crisp.

In a large bowl, combine cooked and cooled green beans and chopped tomatoes. Add basil. Whisk together vinegar and oil and drizzle over beans and tomatoes. Toss until lightly coated. Serve at room temperature or refrigerated.

Serves 4

Per Serving: Calories 79, Calories from Fat 23, Total Fat 2.5g (sat 0.4g), Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 12mg, Carbohydrate 11.4g, Fiber 4.6g, Protein 2.7g

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