How To Make Green Bean & Penne Salad with Tomato and Olive Dressing
Salads are great for integrating your daily dose of healthy greens into your meals. Check out these salad recipes to throw together a salad that’s not only healthy, but also delicious as well!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup pitted black olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a pot of boiling water, blanch the green beans for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse with cold water.
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In a large bowl, combine the cooked penne, blanched green beans, cherry tomatoes, olives, and parsley.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
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Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat everything evenly.
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Serve the green bean and penne salad chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Calories : 323kcal
- Total Fat : 16g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Sodium : 312mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 39g
- Dietary Fiber : 7g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 9g
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