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Green Bean Egg Salad Recipe

"I received this recipe from my mother-in-law, and it's a great alternative to potato salad," says Jane Gysbers of Blaine, Minnesota. Tip: "Cook a large kettle of green beans for supper and use the leftovers the next day to fix this delicious dish," Jane suggests.

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Green Bean Egg Salad Recipe

Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Yield: 4-6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon prepared mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Place beans in a steamer basket. Place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Transfer to a bowl; cool. Add the eggs and onion.
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper. Add to bean mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 265 calories, 25 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 116 mg cholesterol, 487 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Green Bean Egg Salad in Quick Cooking May/June 2005, p23