Basil Bean Salad

Spicy and delicious, the flavor of this salad is reminiscent of the popular Italian pasta with pesto sauce.

Makes 4 servings

1     10-ounce package frozen green beans

½    cup very thinly sliced onions

2     tablespoons red wine vinegar

1     tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil

3     tablespoons water

⅛    teaspoon garlic powder

1     teaspoon dried basil

1     tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

⅛    teaspoon pepper

       Salt to taste

(I tripled this recipe to bring to a party, so the proportions look larger than usual)

Gather ingredients. 

Cook beans according to package directions, cooking until just tender-crisp. 

Chop onions.

Combine beans and onions in a large bowl.

Combine the remaining ingredient in a bowl. 

Mix until well blended. 

Pour over beans. 

Toss until well blended.

Chill several hours or overnight, stirring occasionally.

Enjoy! 

Each Serving Provides

Calories  85
Total Fat 5.1g
Cholesterol 1mg
Sodium 109mg
Total Carbohydrate 8g
Dietary Fiber 2.5g
Protein 2.1g