Easy Green Bean and Tomato Salad
Easy Green Bean and Tomato Salad combines crisp green beans, juicy ripe tomatoes and creamy mozzarella cheese for a refreshing side dish perfect for hot summer days. Perfect for potlucks and cookouts!
Servings: 8
Cost: $10
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans rinsed and trimmed
- 12 ounces cherry tomatoes sliced in half
- 1 cup mozzarella pearls
- ½ cup Italian Dressing
Instructions
- Blanche the beans in salted boiling water for 3-4 minutes or until crisp tender
- Drain beans into a colander, and place in bowl of ice water until cool
- Drain, pat dry, and add to a large bowl
- Add the tomatoes, mozzarella and salad dressing, and toss to coat
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until ready to serve
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Notes
For crisper beans, boil for 2-3 minutes.
For more tender beans, boil for 4-5 minutes.
You can sub Feta cheese, add salt and pepper, to taste, and add chopped fresh basil.
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 225mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 604IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg
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