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Marinated Green Bean Salad

Marinated Green Bean Salad brings together crisp-tender green beans, sweet corn, and hearty black beans with juicy tomatoes and crunchy peppers in a bright, sweet-tangy vinaigrette. The flavors meld as it rests, making it especially refreshing and satisfying on warm days. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a chilled side with grilled mains.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook10 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Marinated Green Bean Salad
  1. 1

    Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add green beans and cook until just crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and rinse right away under cold water.

  2. 2

    Transfer the green beans to a large bowl and stir in the corn, black beans, tomatoes, celery, bell pepper, and onion.

  3. 3

    Mix the apple cider vinegar, sugar, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over the vegetables and stir to coat. Refrigerate, covered, for 4 hours or up to overnight.

About This Recipe

Marinated Green Bean Salad is a side dish recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Black Pepper, Celery, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 338.8 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.

Recipe Questions

What is Marinated Green Bean Salad?
It is a salad recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for side dish or salad.
What is Marinated Green Bean Salad made of?
The main ingredients are Black Beans, Black Pepper, Celery, Diced Tomatoes, Distilled Water. The full list of 12 is above.
How long does it take to make Marinated Green Bean Salad?
About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 338.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Marinated Green Bean Salad easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.

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