Green Bean and Tomato Salad

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 75.3
  • Total Fat: 5.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 82.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 7.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.3 g
  • Protein: 1.3 g

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Introduction

From Cooking Light, July 2010 From Cooking Light, July 2010
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
    2 lbs beefsteak tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch thick wedges
    5 tbsp balsamic vinegar
    2 tsp minced garlic
    1/4 tsp salt
    1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
    3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add green beans; cook 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse well with cold water. Drain thoroughly, and place in a large bowl. Add tomatoes.

Combine vinegar and next 3 ingredients in a medium bowl; gradually add oil, stirring constantly with a whisk. Drizzle over bean mixture; toss gently to coat. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Makes 8 servings.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SWEETSIECOLA.