COOL AND CREAMY GREEN BEAN SALAD

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A yogurt/mayonnaise dressing provides a creamy texture and a welcome tang without the heaviness of using mayonnaise alone or a mayonnaise/sour cream mixture. Recipe from Cook's Country magazine.

Provided by mailbelle

Categories     Vegetable

Time 34m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon salt
2 lbs green beans, stem ends trimmed
1/2 small red onion, sliced thin
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Fill large bowl with ice water and set aside.
  • In a large pot over high heat, bring 4 quarts water and 1 cup vinegar to boil. Add sugar, salt, and beans and cook until beans are just tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Add onion to pot and cook until just softened, about 30 seconds.
  • Drain vegetables in colander and immediately transfer to ice water.
  • Once beans and onion are cool, drain again and dry thoroughly with paper towels.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, yogurt, oil, and 1 tablespoon vinegar in large bowl. Add chilled beans and onions and toss until well coated. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.3, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 4.8, Sodium 988.6, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 4.8, Protein 2.5

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