GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH CREAMY DRESSING

Green Bean Salad with Creamy Dressing image

My grandmother passed on this refreshing side dish recipe. It's always devoured at my house. -Jodi Galanis, Murray, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 cup cut fresh green beans (2 inch)
1/2 medium cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced
1/3 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1/4 cup thinly sliced onion
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a saucepan of boiling water, cook green beans, uncovered, until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Remove beans with a slotted spoon; drop immediately into ice water. Drain and pat dry., Place cucumber, red pepper, onion and beans in a large bowl. Whisk together dressing ingredients; toss with vegetables. Refrigerate, covered, until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 349mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges