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balsamic green bean salad

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

This recipe (and photo) comes from Tasteofhome.com, from their Country Extra magazine. It looks SO good, and full of yummy ingredients. Would be a nice addition to summertime barbecues.

(2 ratings)
yield 16 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min

Ingredients For balsamic green bean salad

  • 2 lb
    fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-in. pieces
  • 1/4 c
    olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 3 Tbsp
    balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground mustard
  • 1/8 tsp
    pepper
  • 1 lg
    red onion, chopped
  • 4 c
    cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 c
    (4 oz.) crumbled feta cheese

How To Make balsamic green bean salad

  • 1
    Place the beans in a Dutch oven and cover with waterr. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
  • 2
    In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, garlic powder, mustard, and pepper. Drizzle over beans.
  • 3
    Add the onion; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in tomatoes and cheese.
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