TOASTED ALMOND GREEN BEAN SALAD

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A very healthy gourmet side dish.

Provided by Kitchen Witch

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Bean Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
½ cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large saucepan, and cover with water. Boil beans until soft but still bright green, about 15 minutes. Transfer beans immediately to an ice water bath to cool. Drain after 3 minutes. Place beans in large bowl. Toss with balsamic vinegar, stir in th olive oil.
  • Place the almonds in a heavy skillet over low heat; cook until golden. Toss almonds into the green bean salad. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

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