GREEN BEAN CHICKEN SALAD

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Kylene Konosky of Jermyn, Pennsylvania dresses green beans, tomatoes and chicken in a pleasant basil vinaigrette, making a refreshing salad. "The flavors really blend well in the refrigerator, so this salad tastes even better the second day," she writes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 plum tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk the vinegar, basil, 1 tablespoon of oil, sugar and salt; set aside. In a nonstick skillet, saute chicken in remaining oil over medium heat until juices run clear. Add to vinaigrette and toss to coat., Place green beans in a steamer basket in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 5-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add to chicken mixture. Add tomatoes and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Toss before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges