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Balsamic Green Bean Salad
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Fresh green beans are blanched then tossed with red onion and a balsamic vinaigrette then topped with toasted sesame seeds.
serves/makes:
ready in:
under 30 minutes
under 30 minutes
ingredients
1 pound fresh green beans, ends trimmed, cut in thirds
1/4 small red onion, peeled, thinly sliced
6 tablespoons flavored oil
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
directions
Heat pan of salted water to boiling on high heat. Add beans and blanch until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Drain and shock by placing in ice water (to stop cooking process); drain well. Combine beans with red onion in medium-size bowl.
Whisk together oil, zest, juice, and vinegar in small bowl. Pour over vegetables. Salt and pepper to taste. Toss and garnish with sesame seed.
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lindatn
nutrition data
240 calories, 23 grams fat, 10 grams carbohydrates, 3 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in sodium. This recipe is low in carbs.
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