Fresh Green Bean Salad Recipe
Serve this delicious salad room temp.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh green beans, washed, ends removed, cut in thirds
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 2 slices bacon, cooked, chopped, fat reserved
- 2 scallions, chopped, or 3 tbs. red onion, chopped
- 1 tbs. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbs. feta crumbles
- salt and pepper to taste
- optional: fresh basil slivers
Directions
- Cook bacon, remove bacon from pan and chop.
- Saute bell pepper and onion in bacon grease, add garlic, reserve.
- Steam the green beans or simmer for 5 minutes in water.
- Toss beans with everything but the feta.
- Refrigerate until cooled.
- Add feta and toss.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 146g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 248 | |
| Calories from Fat 96 | 39% |
| Total Fat 10.81g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 2.74g | 11% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium 129mg | 5% |
| Potassium 488mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 28.54g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.0g | 37% |
| Sugars 0.5g | 0% |
| Protein 9.93g | 16% |
