How to Make Green Bean Salad Recipe

In the summer time, I love to make dishes that feel like summer, like potato salads, pasta salads and iced tea, don't you?

This Green Bean Salad recipe is a healthy and delicious side dish that is sure to be a hit at your next picnic or family barbeque. Everyone will want the recipe and it's so easy to make, too! Give it a try and see for yourself!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Serves 8-12 as a side dish
• 1-2 lbs of fresh green beans
• Dressing:
• 1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/3 cup EVOO
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons of grated Romano or Parmesan Cheese
• 1 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic (or a dash of garlic powder)
• 1/4 tsp dried parsley flakes
• pinch of dried oregano
• pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

1. 
   Purchase Fresh Green Beans

   Purchase fresh green beans from your grocery store, fruit market or local farmer's market. Make sure they are firm and have a good color to them. Clean and rinse them in a colander. Cut the ends off.

2. 
   Drain Green Beans in a Colander

   Boil the green beans in salted water for about 5 minutes. You don't want them to get too soft. It is better if they are firm for a salad.
   
   Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
   
   Transfer the green beans to a large tupperware type of bowl.

3. 
   Serve and Enjoy!

   Mix the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Pour over the beans.
   
   Cover the beans with a lid and refrigerate at least an hour before serving.

Tips & Warnings

• You can use a mix of green beans and yellow wax beans for more visual interest
• Refrigerate any leftovers. Last up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

[BellaCasa]

on 2/25/2009 Thank you, veryirie! It is a summer favorite at our home :)

[veryirie]

on 2/25/2009 Your kicked up green bean salad recipe sounds so tasty and easy to make. Definitely puts a spin on a staple food. Going to favs; thanks!

[hnatalieann]

on 2/23/2009 This sounds so yummy!!! I have to try this.... *****

[lotsnmore]

on 2/22/2009 Sounds yummers to me. I love green beans!

[dbcomposer]

on 2/22/2009 Sounds delicious. I will have to try this. Thanks!!