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Easy, Cold Balsamic Green Bean Salad

This Easy, Cold Balsamic Green Bean Salad is a healthy and quick summer salad recipe with fresh string beans, tomato, feta cheese, and homemade Italian dressing. Feel free to top with bacon and almonds if you want a little crunch!
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword balsamic green bean salad, cold green bean salad, healthy summer salads
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
chill 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 servings
Calories 86kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans ends trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions
  • 1 teaspoon fresh or dried basil I used dried
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2-3 tablespoons red cherry tomatoes sliced in half

Instructions

  • Add about 6 cups of water to a large pot on the stove. Boil the water.
  • When the water has boiled, add the green beans. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the green beans turn very bright green and are crisp.
  • Remove the green beans from the pot and rinse with cold water. Dry the green beans.
  • Add the green beans to a large bowl with the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, feta, tomatoes, basil, sliced onions, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir to combine all of the ingredients.
  • Chill in the fridge for 45 minutes.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g