Green Beans And Sweet Red Bell Pepper Salad Recipe

Name: Green Beans And Sweet Red Bell Pepper Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dressing; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (good quality!); salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; Salad; 2 1/2 cups cooked green beans, quartered (or frozen green beans); 2 medium red bell peppers, seeded, membranes removed, and diced; 2 -3 green onions, white and green parts, sliced; 1 serrano chili, seeded if desired and minced (can use pickled serrano if you wish); 1 head iceberg lettuce, coarsely shredded (or any crisp similar textured lettuce such as Romaine); 1/2 cup Spanish olives with pimento, sliced; 1/4 cup red onion, sliced into crescents

Servings: persons

Dressing
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (good quality!)
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Salad
2 1/2 cups cooked green beans, quartered (or frozen green beans)
2 medium red bell peppers, seeded, membranes removed, and diced
2 -3 green onions, white and green parts, sliced
1 serrano chili, seeded if desired and minced (can use pickled serrano if you wish)
1 head iceberg lettuce, coarsely shredded (or any crisp similar textured lettuce such as Romaine)
1/2 cup Spanish olives with pimento, sliced
1/4 cup red onion, sliced into crescents

1
Prepare the salad dressing by combining the red wine vinegar with the salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in the olive oil. Best prepared 2-3 hours in advance to allow the ingredients to marinate.
2
Cook the green beans until tender crisp and green beans are still brightly colored. To halt cooking, rinse and drain immediately under cold water. Set aside.
3
Combine the green beans in a mixing bowl with the diced bell peppers, green onions, and serrano chile.
4
Pour the marinated salad dressing over the vegetables and toss lightly to coat.
5
Line a large serving platter with the chopped lettuce then arrange the vegetables on top. Garnish with the sliced green onions and the sliced red onions.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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: Dressing, 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (good quality!), salt, to taste, and more.

Yes, Green Beans And Sweet Red Bell Pepper Salad 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Green Beans And Sweet Red Bell Pepper Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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