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Italian Green Bean Salad

Here's how you make Italian Green Bean Salad
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 5m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • Vinaigrette
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
  • Ground black pepper, to taste
  • Remaining Ingredients
  • 1 pound green beans, fresh or frozen thin (French Style)
  • 2 tomatoes, cut in wedges
  • 1 small onion, sliced thin
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (amount is flexible)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Prepare vinaigrette by mixing all ingredients (from oil - black pepper); place in a bowl and set aside.

  • Step 2: Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. (Add about 1/2 teaspoon salt for every cup of water). Add green beans and cook until tender but not completely soft, but crisp tender instead, approximately 5 minutes.

  • Step 3: Add cooked beans directly into bowl containing dressing while still warm. Toss to coat.

  • Step 4: Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 45 minutes (can prepare ahead and refrigerate overnight).

  • Step 5: Just before serving, gently mix in tomato wedges and onion slices. Top with a healthy sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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