Balsamic Green Bean & Red Onion Salad W/ Multigrain

Name: Balsamic Green Bean & Red Onion Salad W/ Multigrain Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh green beans; 1 red onion, halved & sliced thin; 1 garlic clove, minced; ¼ cup balsamic vinegar (good quality); 3 tablespoons olive oil (good quality); salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 large ziploc bag; freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1 loaf multigrain French bread, rustically cut into 1 inch pieces; olive oil; garlic powder, to taste; dried Italian herb seasoning, to taste; salt, to taste

Servings: persons

1 lb fresh green beans
1 red onion, halved & sliced thin
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ cup balsamic vinegar (good quality)
3 tablespoons olive oil (good quality)
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 large ziploc bag
freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 loaf multigrain French bread, rustically cut into 1 inch pieces
olive oil
garlic powder, to taste
dried Italian herb seasoning, to taste
salt, to taste

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For Green Bean & Red Onion Salad:.
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Cook green beans until just tender crisp, drain and immediately set in an ice bath (or cold water) to stop the cooking process.
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Once green beans have cooled to (at least) room temperature and drain.
4
In a large zip-lock bag add the fresh green beads, sliced red onion, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
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Gently fumble zip-lock bag until all ingredients are well mixed; set in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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For Multigrain Croutons:.
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Preheat oven to 300F.
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Spray a large cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
9
Spread out multi-grain french loaf pieces evenly over the cookie sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
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Sprinkle with garlic powder, dried Italian herbs and salt - enough to suit your taste; give a gentle stir.
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Bake multi-grain croutons roughly 15 to 18 minutes or until croutons are lightly brown and dry (yet still ever so slightly chewy), gently mixing once halfway during baking.
12
Assemble green bean & red onion salad on a serving plate.
13
Top with multi-grain croutons and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
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Enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb fresh green beans, 1 red onion, halved & sliced thin, 1 garlic clove, minced, ¼ cup balsamic vinegar (good quality), and more.

Yes, Balsamic Green Bean & Red Onion Salad W/ Multigrain Croutons falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Balsamic Green Bean & Red Onion Salad W/ Multigrain Croutons

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Variations & substitutions

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