GREEN BEAN SESAME SALAD

Green Bean Sesame Salad image

Mildred Sherrer of Bay City, Texas recalls, "A friend brought this refreshing salad to a church luncheon and came prepared with copies of the recipe, saying someone always asks for it."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a saucepan, cover beans with water; cook until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse in cold water; place in a serving bowl. Sprinkle with remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges