Refreshing and Healthy Cold Green Bean Salad Recipe

This Cold Green Bean Salad is the perfect dish for a hot summer day or as a side dish for any meal. It is packed with fresh green beans, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing. This salad is not only delicious but also nutritious and easy to make.

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Blanch the green beans in a pot of boiling salted water for 2 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette dressing.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched green beans, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
4. Pour the vinaigrette dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat evenly.
5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving.
6. Serve the Cold Green Bean Salad chilled and enjoy!

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