GREEN BEAN BLUE CHEESE SALAD

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This salad has crunchy green beans and creamy blue cheese and is full of flavor.

Provided by Melanie

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Bean Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2 inch pieces
¼ cup blue cheese, crumbled
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup olive oil
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
½ cup pecan pieces, toasted
salt and 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 418.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 40.3 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 274.5 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

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