Cold Green Bean Salad

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with added health benefits.

lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

cherry tomatoes

💰Cheaper: regular tomatoes

Regular tomatoes can be used if cherry tomatoes are not available.

basil

💰Cheaper: parsley

Parsley can substitute basil for a different flavor profile.

Wash beans, cut ends and discard.

In a saucepan add 1 tsp salt to 5 cups of water and bring to boil.

Add beans to boiling water, cook 3 minutes and drain.

Transfer beans to a bowl, add 1 tbsp avocado oil, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp balsamic vinegar, 1/4 tsp salt & pepper and a pinch of garlic powder.

Stir and refrigerate for meal time.

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