Best Green Bean Blue Cheese Salad Recipes

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GREEN BEAN BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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This salad has crunchy green beans and creamy blue cheese and is full of flavor.

Provided by Melanie

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Bean Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2 inch pieces
¼ cup blue cheese, crumbled
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup olive oil
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
½ cup pecan pieces, toasted
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 40.3 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 274.5 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

GREEN BEAN AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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This recipe was voted a keeper by the whole family the first time I served it years ago. I like to put the beans and seasoning together in the morning, or even the day before, then add the blue cheese right before serving this salad.-Donna Cline, Pensacola, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 cups cut fresh green beans
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup pitted ripe olives, halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place green beans in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Place the beans in a bowl; refrigerate until chilled. , Add the blue cheese, olives, oil, salt and pepper; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 26g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 1018mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

GREEN BEAN AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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Fresh green beans, red onions, ripe olives and blue cheese are tossed with Italian dressing in this warm salad, a great accompaniment to grilled meat.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 20m

Yield Makes 6 servings, about 1/2 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 cup prepared GOOD SEASONS Italian Dressing Mix
1 lb. fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch lengths (about 3 cups), cooked
1 small red onion, coarsely chopped
1 can (4 oz.) pitted black olives, drained, sliced
1/2 cup ATHENOS Crumbled Blue Cheese

Steps:

  • Microwave dressing in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 30 sec. or until warmed.
  • Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 450 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

GREEN BEAN BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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Adapted from a recipe by Melanie at www.allrecipes.com. Be sure not to overcook the green beans; you want them to have a good snap.

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.4, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 125, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 2.5, Protein 5.2

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