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Green Bean and Red Onion Salad

3.4

(4)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 small red onion
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    On a steamer rack set over boiling water steam green beans, covered, until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Halve onion lengthwise and slice thin crosswise.

    Step 2

    In a bowl whisk together vinegar, oil, and salt and pepper to taste until emulsified and add onion, tossing to combine. Add warm beans and toss to combine well.

TagsSaladGreen BeanBean and LegumeVegetableRed OnionOnionRoot VegetableSideDinnerKetoDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianQuickEasy30 Minutes or Less5 Ingredients or FewerSteamGourmet
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