Green Bean and Mozzarella Salad

Name: Green Bean and Mozzarella Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6-8 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups cut fresh green beans (2-inch pieces); 6 plum tomatoes, sliced; 1 block (8 ounces) mozzarella cheese, cubed; 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing; 1/3 cup minced fresh basil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield 6-8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Your tailgate crowd will love this bright, tasty salad from Stasha Wampler of Clinchport, Virginia. It's easy to make and take.

Ingredients

2 cups cut fresh green beans (2-inch pieces)
6 plum tomatoes, sliced
1 block (8 ounces) mozzarella cheese, cubed
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
1/3 cup minced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Place beans in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse in cold water.
Place beans in a large salad bowl. Add the remaining ingredients; gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 153 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 438mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

Your tailgate crowd will love this bright, tasty salad from Stasha Wampler of Clinchport, Virginia. It's easy to make and take.

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