Marinated Green Bean Salad
This cool and refreshing Marinated Green Bean Salad is packed with summer veggies. If you want to make this a one-dish dinner, add 2-3 chopped, grilled chicken breasts.
Servings servings
Ingredients
- 16-20 ounces fresh or frozen green beans
- 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced half of an 8 ounce package
- 2 small zucchini or summer squash or 1 medium/large, halved and sliced
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls, or a ball cut into ½" pieces
- 2-3 ounces pepperoni quartered, optional
- 1 small red onion halved and sliced
- 1 yellow, red, or orange bell pepper seeded and sliced
- 2 - 3 chicken breasts, grilled optional
- 8-12 ounces high-quality Italian dressing make your own or use something like Newman's Own; if you don't use chicken, 8 ounces should be plenty
Instructions
- Cook the beans until tender-crisp. Choose one of the following methods:Microwave: If using frozen beans, cook according to package directionsIf using fresh green beans, place in a covered microwave-safe dish with 2-3 tablespoons water. Cover and cook for 4 minutes. Remove from microwave and test doneness; if necessary, cook a little longer (1-2 minutes at a time) until desired doneness is reached.Stovetop: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. When boiling, add beans and cook for 2-3 minutes. Drain and immediately rinse in cool water.You don't want to overcook these beans--they should be bright green and still crisp.
- Place beans in a large serving bowl. Add all other ingredients except for dressing and toss. If you'd like to make this an easy one-dish dinner, add 2-3 cooled, grilled chicken breasts. Add 1 cup of salad dressing and stir to combine. Add more dressing as necessary.
- Cover and allow to stand at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Nutritional information was calculated including 2 grilled chicken breasts.
- Store finished salad in an airtight container in the fridge and consume within 3 days for best results.
- Dressing can sometimes get absorbed over time. If you are eating this salad the next day, add a fresh splash of dressing right before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 569kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 43g, Fat: 35g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 131mg, Sodium: 1288mg, Potassium: 1108mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 14g, Vitamin A: 1339IU, Vitamin C: 28mg, Calcium: 365mg, Iron: 3mg
Calories: 569kcal
Cost: $5
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