String beans are a good source of Vitamin C and fiber. The hard boiled eggs in this salad add protein and the flavors combined with the vinaigrette are delicious. To make this faster, I buy bagged string beans that are already cut and washed and I always have hard boiled eggs on hand for easy on-the-go breakfasts. Using really good extra virgin olive oil will give you the best results.
String Bean Salad
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 8 • Size: 3/4 cup • Time: 25 minutes • Old Points: 2 pts • Points+: 3 pts
Calories:118.4 • Fat: 8.8 g • Carb: 8.0 g • Fiber: 3.3 g • Protein: 3.3 g • Sugar: 1.1 g
Sodium: 115.1 mg
Ingredients:
- 24 oz (6 cups) string beans beans, ends trimmed
- 2 hard boiled eggs, peeled and diced
- 1 2.8 oz can sliced olives, drained
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 scallions, chopped
- kosher salt and fresh pepper
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine balsamic, oil, salt and pepper. Add green beans, scallions and olives. Mix well and top with eggs, serve cold or room temperature.
Its been a long time since I had this. I got to get my mom to make it.
ReplyDeleteI used to make something similar often! I'll have to give this version a try, the hardboiled eggs seem like they'd give it a really satisfying protein-i-ness. =)
ReplyDeletethis is my first time on your site. i tried weight watchers a while ago and thought i'd try again, decided to look for recipes. WOW. fabulous site with delicious looking recipes. thankyou...
ReplyDeleteI made this a few weeks ago and am just getting back to comment. This was delicious. I made it for a trip to Minnesota and after letting it soak overnight, I drained the dressing off and was able to bring it on the plane. This was a much better lunch than I could have found at the airport.
ReplyDeleteMade this tonight.....hubby loved it. I let it sit in the balsamic and oil too and drained it to serve it. Delicious!!!!
ReplyDeleteI made this salad twice since Tuesday. It is WONDERFUL! I was a bit shocked at how much oil is in it, I am not a fan of oil in salads but I added a bit more vinegar. I also added some grape tomatoes that I cut in half to add some color and some more veggies to it. It is fabulous and I highly recommend. I love it even more when it sits over night but have a hard time keeping my hands out of it. Same as my 3 year old daughter,s he loves olives and eggs and sometimes accidentally gets a green bean :-)
ReplyDeleteIf you made this with regular green beans, would you have to change anything?
ReplyDeleteI'm not an olive fan, so I subbed in some lightly sauteed mushrooms. Oh my goodness, it was wonderful! I will make it again for summer picnics! Thanks, Gina!
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