Cold Green Bean Salad

Green Bean Salad

Cold Green Bean Salad

Cold Green Bean Salad
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 10 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    162

A refreshingly simple salad, perfect for a light lunch or a side dish. Crisp green beans and pungent red onion are marinated in a tangy Italian dressing, creating a vibrant and flavorful combination reminiscent of classic home-style cooking.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    11 g
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    1213 mg
  • Sugar
    7 g
  • Fat
    16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Gently combine the drained green beans and sliced red onion in a medium-sized serving bowl. (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View 2 mins Pour the Italian dressing over the green beans and onion, ensuring everything is evenly coated. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 hrs Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. For a more intense flavor, chill for up to 4 hours. (1 hour)

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Recipe View 2 mins Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss to redistribute the dressing. (2 minutes)

For a variation, try adding a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese or some chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Using freshly blanched green beans instead of canned will elevate the dish, providing a crisper texture and brighter flavor. Blanch them in boiling water for 3 minutes, then immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
Adjust the amount of Italian dressing to your preference. Some prefer a lighter dressing, while others enjoy a more pronounced vinaigrette.
If you're short on time, you can serve the salad after only 30 minutes of chilling, but the flavors will be more developed with a longer marinating time.
To make this salad even more visually appealing, consider using a mandoline to slice the red onion into uniformly thin rings.
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the salad before chilling.

Monserrat Harris

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.1/ 5 ( 54 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)

  • Richard Christiansen

    Feb 4, 2025

    I added some black olives and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, and it was delicious!

  • Pascale Kertzmann

    Nov 6, 2024

    This salad is incredibly easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser! I love the simplicity of it.

  • Annetta Marquardt

    Oct 26, 2024

    I found the Italian dressing a bit too strong, so I used half the bottle and added a squeeze of lemon juice.

  • Edythe Reilly

    Jan 11, 2024

    I've been making this salad for years. It's a classic!

  • Claude Gottlieb

    Nov 17, 2023

    A great recipe for a quick side dish. My family loves it!

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