Green Bean Blue Cheese Salad Recipe
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Green Bean Blue Cheese Salad

By: Melanie 
"This salad has crunchy green beans and creamy blue cheese and is full of flavor."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (51)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place green beans in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes. Allow to cool.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine beans, onion, blue cheese, and pecans. Stir in olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Chill for at least an hour before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 419 | Total Fat: 40.3g | Cholesterol: 6mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2003 by Daniel den Hoed   view full review
These green beans were FABULOUS! I absolutely loved them and would rather eat these than the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2004 by risa89103   view full review
I thought this recipes and the blended flavors were very good, however the next time I make it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2004 by JZM   view full review
To my surprise the flavors complemented one another very nicely. I did not love this dish but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2005 by stikychikn   view full review
This was a nice way to do beans. My kids loved it I wasnt that rave about it but will make it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2005 by danaopal   view full review
This was a great cold side dish for our Thanksgiving dinner. The only thing I changed was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2004 by SPIRITGLOW   view full review
This recipe was awesome. The flavor of the blue cheese and balsamic vinegar was very good. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2004 by LULUNA   view full review
YUMMY - I increased the blue cheese, only "coated" the beans with oil/balsamic, and replaced...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2004 by MARGARETD   view full review
Yummy! I loved everything about this dish. Really fresh and fine taste. MMMM
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2004 by DEBBMALL   view full review
This salad was pretty good. However, I agree it would be better to use less oil and vinegar. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2004 by skamboo   view full review
MADE THIS RECIPE LAST NIGHT. MY HUSBAND AND I BOTH LOVED IT. VERY GOOD AND A GREAT SUMMER...

 

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