GREEN BEAN BLUE CHEESE SALAD

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Adapted from a recipe by Melanie at www.allrecipes.com. Be sure not to overcook the green beans; you want them to have a good snap.

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories Cheese

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 lb fresh green beans, cut into 2 inch pieces
1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted
salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

Place green beans in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes. Allow to cool.
In a medium bowl, combine beans, onion, blue cheese, and pecans. Stir in olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Chill for at least an hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.4, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 125, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 2.5, Protein 5.2

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