Italian String Bean Salad

String beans, also known as green beans or snap beans, are a popular vegetable in Italian cuisine. They are rich in vitamins and minerals, and their vibrant green color adds a fresh and appetizing touch to any dish.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 9.

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Italian String Bean Salad

Cooking Method: Blanching, Mixing Cuisine: Italian Courses: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 5 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 300 gram String beans
• 6 ounce Cherry tomatoes
• 2 teaspoon Red onion
• ¹⁄₂ cup Kalamata olives
• ¹⁄₄ cup Fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the string beans and blanch them for 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes (halved), red onion (thinly sliced), Kalamata olives (pitted and halved), and fresh basil leaves (torn).
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
4. Add the cooled string beans to the bowl of vegetables. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
5. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Sugars 5g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.