Italian String Bean Salad

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0

Healthy and Delicious Italian String Bean Salad Recipe for a Balanced Meal

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

15 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

150

Sugar

Fat

11g

Italian String Bean Salad is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. This dish is a classic Italian recipe that has been enjoyed for generations. It is a simple recipe that consists of blanched string beans tossed in an olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing, with sliced onions, fresh basil and oregano. This salad is easy to prepare, tasty, and a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet. The salad is perfect for warm weather days when you want a meal that is light and refreshing, yet satisfying.

Instructions

1.	Blanch the string beans in a pot of boiling water for 2-3 minutes until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.
2.	In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, pepper, fresh basil and oregano.
3.	Add the sliced onion and blanched string beans, toss well to combine.
4.	Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

PROS

Italian String Bean Salad is a light and refreshing dish that is perfect for summertime.

The salad is low in calories and fat, while still being packed with nutrients that are essential for good health.

CONS

This salad may be too bland for some people who prefer more complex flavors.

The vinegar dressing may be too sour for those who prefer sweet or salty flavors in their salads.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Italian String Bean Salad is a healthy dish that is loaded with nutrients like fiber, vitamin C, folate, and potassium.
The fiber in the salad aids in digestion, while vitamin C supports your immune system and folate promotes heart health. The potassium in the string beans helps regulate blood pressure.

	1 lb string bean
	1/4 onion , sliced thinly
	3 tablespoons olive oil
	2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
	1 teaspoon pepper
	2 tablespoons fresh basil
	2 tablespoons fresh oregano