GREEN AND YELLOW BEAN SALAD WITH CHUNKY TOMATO DRESSING AND FETA

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A stellar summer salad. This recipe came from "Cooking Light" magazine SEPT 2007 edition. Its wonderful, light and low in calories.

Provided by Rachellt3

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups water
3/4 lb wax bean, trimmed
3/4 lb green beans, trimmed
2 cups tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Cook the beans in boiling water for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain.
  • Combine tomato and next 4 ingredients (through pepper) in a bowl. Divide beans evenly among 8 plates. Top each serving with 1/4 cup tomato mixture. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon slices basil and 1 tablespoon cheese.
  • You may also just mix and toss everything together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.8, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 8.3, Sodium 260.8, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3, Protein 3.3

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