Green Bean Salad with Balsamic Basil Vinaigrette

Name: Green Bean Salad with Balsamic Basil Vinaigrette
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 bunch beets (about 4 beets - or more if desired); 2 pounds fresh green beans (trimmed and cut in half); 2 cups cherry tomatoes (I like mixed colors) (halved); 1/4 cup minced red onion (or shallots); 1/2 cup craisins; 3 cups baby arugula; 1 1/2 cups (10 oz.) Ciliegine - fresh mozzarella balls (1-2 inches) (halved); 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon honey; 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil; 1/2 tsp EACH salt, pepper, garlic powder

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:35min

This Green Bean Salad recipe is vibrant, fresh, satisfying, crunchy, and can’t-stop-eating- fabulous! It is loaded with crisp-tender green beans, juicy tomatoes, roasted beats, punchy red onions, sweet craisins, peppery arugula, buttery mozzarella, and toasted pine nuts all doused in tangy, bright Balsamic Lemon Basil Vinaigrette. This cold Green Bean Salad is exploding with flavor and texture and is a welcome addition to any meal or holiday table. This salad also gets HUGE points because it’s the ideal make ahead salad because the green beans keep beautifully!

Updated at: Sun, 16 Feb 2025 05:37:10 GMT