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Green Bean and Walnut Salad

Name: Green Bean and Walnut Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 3 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed; 3/4 cup chopped walnuts; 1/3 cup dried cranberries; VINAIGRETTE:; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 5 min. + chilling

Makes

12 servings

Cranberries make this side dish delightfully Christmasy. Everyone will love the crunchy walnuts, too. —Deborah Giusti, Hot Springs, Arkansas

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Ingredients

3 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup dried cranberries
VINAIGRETTE:
6 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Place beans in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 4-7 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
In a large bowl, combine the beans, walnuts and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Toss before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 152 calories, 12g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 fat.

Green Bean and Walnut Salad

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