Mike'S Fresh Green Bean Salad Recipe

Name: Mike'S Fresh Green Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dressing; 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar; 1 dash sea salt or 1 dash other coarse salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves (finely diced); 1/2 cup shallot (finely diced); Salad; 1/2 lb tomatoes; 1 teaspoon sea salt or 1 teaspoon other coarse salt, to sprinkle over tomatoes; 1/2 lb green beans; 2 tablespoons flat-leaf Italian parsley (finely minced)

Servings: persons

Dressing
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
1 dash sea salt or 1 dash other coarse salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves (finely diced)
1/2 cup shallot (finely diced)
Salad
1/2 lb tomatoes
1 teaspoon sea salt or 1 teaspoon other coarse salt, to sprinkle over tomatoes
1/2 lb green beans
2 tablespoons flat-leaf Italian parsley (finely minced)

1
Make dressings about an hour before serving.
2
Whisk the salt and vinegar together in a small bowl and set aside (room temperature).
3
Put the olive oil in a small jar with a lid, adding the garlic and shallots (room temperature).
4
Peel, seed, and coarsely chop tomatoes, and put in colander and sprinkle lightly with salt.
5
Allow tomatoes to drain.
6
Clean beans, break into bite size, and blanch 4-6 minutes.
7
Plunge beans into ice water to stop cooking for 2 minutes.
8
Drain, dry, wrap in towel.
9
When ready to serve, add the vinegar to the olive oil mix, cover, and shake vigorously.
10
Put beans in chilled bowl, pour dressing over beans, and toss.
11
Add the drained tomatoes.
12
Garnish with the parsley and correct the seasoning.
13
Serve.

172

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dressing, 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar, 1 dash sea salt or 1 dash other coarse salt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Mike'S Fresh Green Bean 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!

Mike'S Fresh Green Bean Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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