BEANS 'N' GREENS

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Tasty and a snap to make, this side dish is a guaranteed salad bar star. The tangy marinade dresses up the green beans, spinach and lettuce nicely. I keep the recipe at the front of my easy-to-make file. -Dorothy Pritchett, Wills Point, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 14-18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) cut green beans, drained
8 cups torn lettuce
4 cups torn fresh spinach
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; shake well. Pour over green beans; toss to coat. let stand for 15 minutes. Just before serving, drain beans, reserving the marinade. , In a salad bowl, combine the beans, lettuce, spinach and Swiss cheese. Drizzle with the reserved marinade and toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.