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Italian Green Bean Salad With Cherry Tomatoes and Balsamic Dressing in a black bowl with a serving spoon in it.

Cold Italian Green Bean Salad

This Cold Italian Green Bean Salad is a refreshing and healthy side dish that's perfect for warmer weather. The combination of tender green beans, sweet cherry tomatoes, and pungent red onions creates a satisfying flavor and texture profile. The addition of garlic, parsley, and mixed dried herbs infuses the salad with a zesty and herbaceous aroma. The dressing, made with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, complements the vegetables perfectly and adds a touch of tanginess. This dish is easy to make, and it's an excellent accompaniment to grilled meats, fish, or pasta dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 as a side dish
Calories 94 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 200 g green beans trimmed
  • 200 g cherry tomatoes or baby plum tomatoes halved
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ¼ red onion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon parsley finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon mixed dried herbs
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the trimmed green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until they are tender but still slightly crisp. Place the beans into a large bowl of iced water. Alternatively, drain the green beans and rinse them with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes or baby plum tomatoes, minced garlic, finely chopped red onion, and finely chopped parsley.
  • Add the cooled and dried green beans to the bowl and toss gently to combine.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mixed dried herbs, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  • Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve the Cold Italian Green Bean Salad chilled, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

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Nutrition

Calories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 11mgPotassium: 239mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 679IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cold Green Bean Salad, Green Bean and Tomato Salad, Green Bean Cherry Tomato Salad, Green Bean Salad, Italian Green Bean Salad
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