GREEN BEAN AND MOZZARELLA SALAD

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Your tailgate crowd will love this bright, tasty salad from Stasha Wampler of Clinchport, Virginia. It's easy to make and take.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

2 cups cut fresh green beans (2-inch pieces)
6 plum tomatoes, sliced
1 block (8 ounces) mozzarella cheese, cubed
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
1/3 cup minced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place beans in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse in cold water. , Place beans in a large salad bowl. Add the remaining ingredients; gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 438mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.