Balsamic Green Bean Salad Recipe
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Balsamic Green Bean Salad

By: GILSDORF 
"My kids don't like regular green beans, so I came up with this recipe to help with the flavor."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (43)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Directions

  1. Place green beans in a large saucepan. Fill with enough water to cover green beans, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium low, and simmer 10 minutes. Drain, and let cool.
  2. In a bowl, stir together shallots, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and oil. Pour over green beans. Cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve cold.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 174 | Total Fat: 13.7g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2006 by Yngvai Malmsteve   view full review
First time I made this, I waited 24 hours as it chilled and flavors melded in the fridge. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2005 by KRISTEN H   view full review
Yum! Both my husband and I love this recipe! It's simple to prepare and tastes even better...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2007 by IRISHGINA74   view full review
This was good, I did make a few changes. to save time and money, I used a store brand balsamic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2006 by KC1126   view full review
A nice change of pace from ordinary green beans. I find the recipe as written a little plain...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2007 by ANGCHICK   view full review
In addition to the beans, I added fresh asparagus spears cut to the same length of the beans. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2006 by greenscotland   view full review
Excellent! Try adding some slightly toasted pine nuts! Delicious!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2009 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
A nice change from plain green beans. My husband ate these so that's saying something. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2008 by WILDROVER_99   view full review
I needed a side dish for the 4th of July supper. I did a quick search for a recipe. This was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2007 by Darter02   view full review
I tried this but I steamed the beans, and I didn't use 2 tablespoons of garlic. I thought that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2008 by JENNY-REDS   view full review
I actually forgot to take these to the dinner we were going to on Sunday so I left them in the...

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