Easy Cold Green Bean Salad

What makes this easy cold green bean salad so good is that the beans marinate while they are still warm--allowing them to soak up the vinaigrette and become more flavorful.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 180 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
• ½ cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot with lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add beans and cook, uncovered, until soft but still firm to the bite, 7 to 10 minutes. Check often so beans don't overcook.

Step 2

Combine vinegar, olive oil, onion, garlic, parsley, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

Step 3

Drain cooked green beans and mix with dressing in the bowl while still warm. Allow to marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour. Serve at room temperature or chilled.