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Green Bean Salad
One of my favorite ways to enjoy green beans–in a chilled green bean salad recipe! The delicious flavors of these balsamic green beans made with black olives, scallions and eggs complement any meal or holiday potluck.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 24 oz 6 cups string beans beans, ends trimmed
- 2.25 ounce can sliced black olives (drained (check labels for Whole30))
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 medium scallions (chopped)
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- fresh black pepper (to taste)
- 5 hard boiled eggs (peeled and sliced)
Instructions
- 1
Place green beans in a large pot and cover with water, about 6 cups. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook until tender crisp, about 6 minutes (don’t overcook or they will get mushy).
- 2
Drain and rinse under cold water when done to prevent them from overcooking, drain.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine balsamic, oil, salt and pepper. Toss in the green beans, scallions and olives.
- 4
Mix well and top with sliced eggs. Refrigerate and serve chilled or room temperature.