Cold Green Bean Salad Recipe – How to Make Green Bean Salad | Blondelish

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers heart-healthy fats, while canola is more budget-friendly.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note, while white vinegar is cost-effective.

shallots

🥗Healthier: green onions

💰Cheaper: onions

Green onions are milder and lower in calories, while onions are more economical.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs can be used for convenience, or omit for budget.

Rinse the green beans in a colander under running cool water.

Trim off the stems and cut the green beans in half.

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the green beans.

Cook the beans for 1 to 2 minutes until crisp tender and vibrant green.

Prepare a bowl with ice water next to the pot.

Place the cooked beans into the ice water to stop the cooking process and let them chill for a couple of minutes.

Drain the beans well.

In a small jar, add all the dressing ingredients and shake to emulsify.

Half the cherry tomatoes and pitted olives, slice the red onion, and cut the salami into thin strips.

Finely chop the parsley and add all the salad ingredients together in a large salad bowl.

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

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