Easy Green Bean Salad
Easy Green Bean Salad features tender-crisp beans tossed warm in a tangy balsamic and garlic vinaigrette with sweet onion for balance. The brief marination deepens the flavors, making it a refreshing side that shines at cookouts, picnics, or weeknight dinners. Expect snappy texture, bright acidity, and savory aromatics in every bite.
- Prep10 min
- Cook15 min
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Add green beans and cook, uncovered, until soft but still slightly firm, 7 to 10 minutes; check often so they do not overcook.
- 3
Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, olive oil, onion, garlic, parsley, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl.
- 4
Drain the green beans and toss with the dressing while still warm.
- 5
Let them marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
- 6
Serve at room temperature or chilled.
- Calories 194.79 kcal Moderate
- Protein 3.59 g Low Source
- Carbs 19.16 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.64 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.67 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 7.88 mg Low Source
- Fiber 5.03 g Moderate
- Sugar 8.37 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 69.75 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.08 mg Low Source
- Potassium 495.26 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 56.64 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 19.16 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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