Green Bean Salad

Name: Green Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved; 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1.5 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped

Crisp-tender green beans tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, red onion, and kalamata olives in a zesty oregano vinaigrette.

20 minEasyServes 4140 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1.5 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2

Add 1 lb trimmed fresh green beans and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until tender-crisp and bright green.
3

Drain green beans immediately and plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop cooking, then drain and pat dry.
4

In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1.5 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper.
5

In a large salad bowl, combine cooked green beans, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1/4 cup halved pitted kalamata olives.
6

Pour vinaigrette over salad, toss well, and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves before serving.

Questions

How long does Green Bean Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Green Bean Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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