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Garden Bean and Onion Salad

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 13, 2010
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Toss together two colors of garden-sweet beans dressed with a fresh and easy balsamic-mustard vinaigrette.

Garden Bean and Onion Salad

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 1 hr 25 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

Salad

  • 1/2 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1/2 lb. fresh yellow wax beans, trimmed
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    If desired, cut beans in half crosswise. Place beans in 2-quart microwave-safe bowl. Add 1/2 cup water; cover with microwave-safe waxed paper. Microwave on High for 10 to 12 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine all dressing ingredients; mix well.
  • Step 
    3
    Add beans and onion to dressing; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving to blend flavors.

Nutrition

110 Calories
9g Total Fat
1g Protein
6g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/2 Cup
Calories
110
Calories from Fat
80
Total Fat
9g
14%
Saturated Fat
1g
5%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
240mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate
6g
2%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Sugars
3g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 Vegetable; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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