GARDEN GREEN BEAN SALAD

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When my sons were growing up, they preferred their green beans cold. So I started adding green beans to salads. This recipe is great to make in advance because the longer it marinates, the better it tastes. -JoAnn Handley, Mount Dora, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
3/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
3 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 cup dry roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add beans in batches; cook, uncovered, 3-5 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove beans and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., Place beans and onion in a bowl. In another bowl, whisk vinaigrette, oil, lemon juice, herbs and seasoned salt. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour., Just before serving, sprinkle with peanuts.

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