Green Bean & Balsamic Salad

  Salads

Fresh and crisp, this summery salad just begs to be taken to picnics and potlucks. Tossed with vinaigrette, it’s a smart side dish for outdoor meals.

Green Bean & Balsamic Salad

Average Rating: 4.714285

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1-3/4 cups cubed English cucumber
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • 1. Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber and beans. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 161 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 209mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
3 fat, 1 vegetable.

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