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Simple Italian Green Bean Salad

Lasted edited September 18, 2018. Originally published June 20, 2016 by Blair

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Enjoy all of summer’s best produce with this Simple Italian Green Bean Salad! It’s an easy and healthy side dish that can be prepared in advance and served at picnics, potlucks, and cookouts all season long!

Enjoy all of summer's best produce with this Simple Italian Green Bean Salad! It's an easy and healthy side dish that can be prepared in advance and served at picnics, potlucks, and cookouts all season long!

Do you have a summer garden on overdrive? Or do you get to the local farmer’s market and want to buy ALL OF THE VEGGIES…but then you don’t know what to do with them?

Enjoy all of summer's best produce with this Simple Italian Green Bean Salad! It's an easy and healthy side dish that can be prepared in advance and served at picnics, potlucks, and cookouts all season long!

This quick salad is a delicious way to use up some of the fresh herbs that are exploding from my garden right now, as well as the bright, sweet tomatoes and crisp green beans that are at their peak. It’s dressed in a simple Italian vinaigrette, so it pairs perfectly with just about anything — grilled burgers, fresh seafood, kabobs, casseroles, baked chicken…the list goes on!

Enjoy all of summer's best produce with this Simple Italian Green Bean Salad! It's an easy and healthy side dish that can be prepared in advance and served at picnics, potlucks, and cookouts all season long!

Easy go-to recipes like this one are perfect to have on hand when you need a fast idea for a picnic or summer party. It travels well, it doesn’t require too much refrigeration, and it’s universally pleasing. Not to mention…this recipe is GOOD for you (and it tastes good, too)!

Enjoy all of summer's best produce with this Simple Italian Green Bean Salad! It's an easy and healthy side dish that can be prepared in advance and served at picnics, potlucks, and cookouts all season long!

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Enjoy all of summer's best produce with this Simple Italian Green Bean Salad! It's an easy and healthy side dish that can be prepared in advance and served at picnics, potlucks, and cookouts all season long!

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Simple Italian Green Bean Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 10 (1/2-cup servings)
Author The Seasoned Mom

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. green beans washed, ends trimmed, and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 10.5 ounces grape or cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup finely diced red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon fresh chopped oregano or ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook beans in boiling water until crisp-tender (about 8-10 minutes).
  2. Drain beans, rinse with cold water. Set aside to cool.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl whisk together garlic, herbs, olive oil, and vinegar until completely combined. Season with salt, to taste.
  4. Once beans are cool, add them to the bowl along with the onion and tomatoes. Toss everything together until coated in dressing. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Enjoy all of summer's best produce with this Simple Italian Green Bean Salad! It's an easy and healthy side dish that can be prepared in advance and served at picnics, potlucks, and cookouts all season long!

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  1. Bethany @ Athletic Avocado says

    June 20, 2016 at 7:11 am

    I always go a little too crazy at the farmers market and usually have a few lonely veggies waiting to be used up! This simple green bean salad is such a great summer side dish! Love me some green beans!

    Reply
    • Blair says

      June 20, 2016 at 4:44 pm

      Thanks, Bethany! I’m glad to know that I’m not the only one who always over-buys at the market! Then I’m scrambling to eat all of the veggies before they go bad! 🙂 Love this time of year!

      Reply
  2. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    June 20, 2016 at 7:27 am

    I’ve been going to my farmer’s market just about every week, and I always stock up on green beans! Sometimes the simple recipes really are the best. I love the looks of this salad, Blair! I will definitely have to try this out. Sounds perfect!

    Reply
    • Blair says

      June 20, 2016 at 4:44 pm

      Gosh, I love the farmer’s market at this time of year. I get oddly excited by all of the fresh veggies and the delicious options. Green beans are a MUST! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Vanessa @ VanessaBaked says

    June 20, 2016 at 8:07 am

    We love green beans! A tasty summer side dish.

    Reply
    • Blair says

      June 20, 2016 at 4:41 pm

      Thanks, Vanessa! They’re a favorite around here, too! 🙂

      Reply
  4. marcie says

    June 20, 2016 at 9:22 pm

    The colors in this salad are just jumping off the page! This is so pretty and would be such a great side dish all summer long!

    Reply
    • Blair says

      June 21, 2016 at 3:33 pm

      Thanks so much, Marcie! The veggies at this time of year are so great for eating and for photographing! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Megan - The Emotional Baker says

    June 21, 2016 at 1:03 pm

    This salad looks amazing! It will put my herb garden to work 😉

    Thanks so much for celebrating with me, Blair! I love your recipes and have a few bookmarked that I will definitely be trying in the coming weeks!

    Reply
    • Blair says

      June 21, 2016 at 3:37 pm

      Thanks so much, Megan! And thanks for including me in your celebration!

      Reply
  6. GiGi Eats says

    June 21, 2016 at 3:42 pm

    Simple recipes are the best and… Green beans – LOVE THEM SO SO SO SO SO much! <3

    Reply
    • Blair says

      June 22, 2016 at 7:59 pm

      Thanks, GiGi! I totally agree — simple is best!

      Reply
  7. Olivia @ Olivia's Cuisine says

    June 27, 2016 at 6:15 pm

    I wasn’t into green beans when I was a child. Nowadays I am obsessed with them and am always looking for a new recipe to make. Totally adding this to my must make list! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Blair says

      June 27, 2016 at 6:40 pm

      Thanks, Olivia! It’s so easy, you’ve GOT to try it! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Alisa Ewert says

    April 11, 2017 at 4:19 am

    This is real too healthy food, I love Italian Salad From Start and this is something i can eat daily

    Reply

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