Italian Green Bean Salad

Italian Green Bean Salad, known as Insalata di Fagiolini, is a simple and delicious side dish that is great served with grilled meats. Let the salad marinate for at least 30 minutes for best flavor.

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Italian green bean salad

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 110kcal

Author Angela Allison

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
kosher salt and black pepper to taste
fresh basil to garnish, optional

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add in the green beans and cook for about 4-5 minutes, until tender. Drain and immediately rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Pat dry.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled green beans, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
To make the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, minced garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
Let the salad sit for at least 15-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld (optional but recommended). Serve with torn fresh basil before serving.

Notes

You can add a variety of different ingredients to customize this recipe such as capers or olives. Garnish with feta or Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
For best flavor, let the cold green bean salad marinate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
f making ahead, let the salad warm up slightly at room temperature then toss again before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

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