Romano Bean Salad

Romano beans, also known as Italian flat beans, are a popular ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine. They are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making them a healthy addition to any meal.

This is vegan, gluten free and quick meals recipe. Dish can be prepared in 20 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 10.

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Romano Bean Salad

Cooking Method: Blanching, Boiling Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean Courses: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Quick Meals Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 5 min Total Time 20 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Romano beans
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 small Red onion
• ¹⁄₂ cup Kalamata olives
• 4 ounce Feta cheese
• ¹⁄₄ cup Fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Romano beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked Romano beans, cherry tomatoes (halved), thinly sliced red onion, pitted and halved Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and torn fresh basil leaves.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5. Serve the Romano Bean Salad as a refreshing and nutritious side dish or as a light lunch.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 5g

Protein 8g16%

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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.