GREEN BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD

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Crisp-tender green beans are paired with cherry tomatoes and seasoned with onion, celery and lemon in this refreshing side dish. "There's nothing quite like a colorful salad to perk up a gray winter day," says Diane Hixon of Niceville, Florida.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chopped celery

Steps:

Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Place in a large bowl; add onion. Place tomatoes in another bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, oil, water, salt and pepper. Pour over the vegetables in each bowl; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Stir celery into bean mixture; transfer to a serving platter. Surround with tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges