Marinated Green Bean Salad
With fresh ingredients and a delicious homemade dressing, this Marinated Green Bean Salad is the perfect side dish to any summertime meal.
Servings 12
Calories 99kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds trimmed fresh green beans
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Place 2 pounds trimmed fresh green beans in a large stock pot. Cover the green beans with water 2 inches above the beans. Place on the stove over high heat, and bring to a boil. Once at a boil, lower the heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes. Strain and set aside.
- In a large bowl whisk together ⅓ cup olive oil, 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard, 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Add the warm green beans and 1 small red onion, thinly sliced, toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to chill for 4 hours or longer if you can.
- Before serving add 1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half and ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese.
- Toss to combine, and serve immediately.
Notes
- This salad is great cold or at room temperature.
- Other ingredients can be added to this, see suggestions above.
- You will want to make sure to chill for 4 hours so the the flavors can marry.
- This is a great make ahead salad for gatherings.
- Freezing is not recommended.
Nutrition
Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 545mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g
