COLD GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH MANGO AND RED PEPPERS

Cold Green Bean Salad with Mango and Red Peppers image

This cold and crunchy green bean and mango salad is made with just a few ingredients but packs a punch when it comes to flavor. Its freshness from the beans and sweetness from the mangoes is a perfect combination. Enjoy the salad as a side with oven-roasted or honey-mustard chicken thighs.

Provided by Aroma and Essence

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 large mango, thinly sliced
2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 small red onion, minced
¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add beans and boil until color changes to bright green, 2 to 3 minutes.
Drain beans completely and run under cold water or submerge in a bowl with ice-cold water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain completely and set aside.
Combine bell pepper, mango, and shallots in a large salad bowl. Add green beans and feta cheese; toss to combine.
Combine onion, balsamic vinegar, sugar, mustard, and poppy seeds together in a bowl. Drizzle in olive oil while whisking rapidly until dressing is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Drizzle about 1/4 cup vinaigrette over the salad and mix to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 253.4 mg, Sugar 25.8 g