Add green beans to pan of boiling water; cook 1 to 2 min or until crisp-tender. Drain. Immediately add green beans to bowl of ice water; let stand until cooled. Drain.
2
Arrange green beans and all remaining ingredients except dressing on platter.
3
Drizzle with dressing.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Food Facts
Green vegetables contain natural chlorophyll which gives the vegetables, such as the green beans in this delicious salad, their color. Here the beans are blanched, or cooked for a short time in boiling water, to help brighten the color.
Tip 2
Variation
For a change of pace, combine all ingredients except eggs in large bowl. Top with eggs.
Tip 3
Nutrition Bonus
Call the troops. This side salad is chock-full of vegetables, a delicious dish to help your friends and family eat right.
Tip 4
Food Facts
Cannellini beans are white Italian kidney beans that are available both in dried and canned forms. They make a wonderful addition to soups and salads. If cannellini beans are not available, use navy beans, great Northern beans or kidney beans instead.
Nutrition
Calories
190
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
12%
Saturated Fat 2.5g
13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 55mg
18%
Sodium 510mg
22%
Total Carbohydrates 18g
7%
Dietary Fiber 6g
21%
Sugars 3g
6%
Protein 10g
20%
Vitamin A
15%
Vitamin C
6%
Calcium
8%
Iron
15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
8 servings, 1 cup each
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.