Italian Green Bean Salad

 Italian Green Bean Salad is a great way to enjoy fresh green beans from your garden or serve as a healthy side dish at any cookout or BBQ!

Just by adding a few simple fresh ingredients brings the ordinary green bean to a new yummy level! Cucumbers. tomatoes, fresh herbs, a little cheese and a perfect Italian dressing makes this a recipe everyone will enjoy!

You could of course eliminate the cheese, but the nice chunks of cheese here give the salad a good bite and texture without adding any meat making  this a hearty salad.

Under 100 calories per cup, make this a great choice for anyone watching their weight!

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Italian Green Bean Salad

Course salads

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 10

Calories 69 kcal

Author Brenda Bennett

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans I used Italian from my garden
• 2 cups English cucumber with skin sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• 1/2 cup sliced red onion
• 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh curly or flat leaf parsley chopped
• 2 ounces Pecorino Romano cheese chunks
• Italian Dressing
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 lemon juice and zest
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. In a large pot bring water to a boil, add green beans and blanch for 5 minutes.
2. Drain and place in an ice bath, a bowl filled with ice and water.
3. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes.
4. Drain and place in serving bowl.
5. Add all other ingredients to the serving bowl.
6. Whisk the Italian dressing in a small bowl and our over the green bean salad.
7. Toss gently and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
8. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Italian Green Bean Salad

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 69 Calories from Fat 40

% Daily Value*

Fat 4.4g7%

Saturated Fat 1.4g9%

Cholesterol 5mg2%

Sodium 206mg9%

Carbohydrates 6.1g2%

Fiber 2.2g9%

Sugar 1.7g2%

Protein 5g10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Blessings, Brenda