Italian Green Bean Salad
Basil and red pepper lend bright flavor to this green bean salad. You'll love the crunch pine nuts provide! Kathy Kittell - Lenexa, Kansas9 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced roasted sweet red peppers
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
- 2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Additional fresh basil leaves, optional
Directions
- Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a
- boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain
- and immediately place in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
- Transfer to a salad bowl; add the basil, peppers and pine nuts. In a
- small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, pepper and
- salt. Drizzle over bean mixture and toss to coat. Garnish with
- additional basil if desired.
- Yield: 9 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup equals 76 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 87 mg sodium,