Green Bean and Mozzarella Salad

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Makes

6-8 servings

Updated: Dec. 23, 2022
Your tailgate crowd will love this bright, tasty salad from Stasha Wampler of Clinchport, Virginia. It's easy to make and take.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cut fresh green beans (2-inch pieces)
  • 6 plum tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 block (8 ounces) mozzarella cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
  • 1/3 cup minced fresh basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Place beans in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse in cold water.
  2. Place beans in a large salad bowl. Add the remaining ingredients; gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 153 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 438mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.