BALSAMIC GREEN BEAN & RED ONION SALAD W/ MULTIGRAIN CROUTONS

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This is a salad I make frequently during the summer months with freshly picked green beans. It is simple to prepare and delicious. I use a zip-lock bag when making this salad, it makes bringing the salad for a picnic easy and clean up a snap. :)

Provided by - Carla -

Categories     Onions

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb fresh green beans
1 red onion, halved & sliced thin
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (good quality)
3 tablespoons olive oil (good quality)
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 large ziploc bag
freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 loaf multigrain French bread, rustically cut into 1 inch pieces
olive oil
garlic powder, to taste
dried Italian herb seasoning, to taste
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • For Green Bean & Red Onion Salad:.
  • Cook green beans until just tender crisp, drain and immediately set in an ice bath (or cold water) to stop the cooking process.
  • Once green beans have cooled to (at least) room temperature and drain.
  • In a large zip-lock bag add the fresh green beads, sliced red onion, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  • Gently fumble zip-lock bag until all ingredients are well mixed; set in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • For Multigrain Croutons:.
  • Preheat oven to 300°F.
  • Spray a large cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Spread out multi-grain french loaf pieces evenly over the cookie sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Sprinkle with garlic powder, dried Italian herbs and salt - enough to suit your taste; give a gentle stir.
  • Bake multi-grain croutons roughly 15 to 18 minutes or until croutons are lightly brown and dry (yet still ever so slightly chewy), gently mixing once halfway during baking.
  • Assemble green bean & red onion salad on a serving plate.
  • Top with multi-grain croutons and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.1, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 698.6, Carbohydrate 70, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 3, Protein 12.3

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