FRESH GREEN BEAN SALAD

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I had a green bean salad at a local deli and enjoyed it so much, I tried to re-create it at home. The result was yummy! It lasts for several days in the fridge, and the taste keeps getting better. -Allison Brooks, Fort Collins, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

4 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 large English cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 cup fresh baby carrots, cut in half lengthwise
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
DRESSING:
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add beans; cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots and parsley. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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