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Quick, Delicious and Nutritious Green Bean Salad

Bri
Nutrient packed, simple salad that compliments any meal!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8
Calories 43 kcal

Equipment

  • Stock Pot
  • Colander

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb. Fresh Green Beans Ends snapped off
  • 1/2 c Red Onion Thinly julienned
  • 1/4 c Sliced Almonds
  • 1/2 c Parmesan Cheese Can substitute other grated cheeses
  • 1/4 tsp. Cracked Black Pepper Or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp. Sea Salt Or to taste
  • 1/4 c Fresh Basil Julienned
  • 2 tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
  • 4 tbsp. Olive Oil Extra virgin

Instructions
 

  • Bring stock pot full of water to a boil. (**Salt the water to retain the nutrients of the beans)
  • Blanch beans and onion in water for 2-3 minutes until bright green.
  • Strain. Shock in an ice water bath. Strain again.
  • Transfer to a bowl, add remaining ingredients and toss to coat.
  • Place in fridge to chill for 30 minutes or until ready to serve.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Suggested add ins: yellow beans, asparagus, carrot sticks, zucchini sticks, sliced cooked chicken breast or steak.
Keyword balsamic, beans, cold salad, green bean salad, green beans, parmesean