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Green Bean Blue Cheese Salad

SUBMITTED BY: Melanie

"This salad has crunchy green beans and creamy blue cheese and is full of flavor."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 44 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted
  • salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place green beans in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes. Allow to cool.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine beans, onion, blue cheese, and pecans. Stir in olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Chill for at least an hour before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2003 by Daniel den Hoed
These green beans were FABULOUS! I absolutely loved them and would rather eat these than the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2004 by risa89103
I thought this recipes and the blended flavors were very good, however the next time I make it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2005 by stikychikn
This was a nice way to do beans. My kids loved it I wasnt that rave about it but will make it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2004 by JZM
To my surprise the flavors complemented one another very nicely. I did not love this dish but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2004 by SPIRITGLOW
This recipe was awesome. The flavor of the blue cheese and balsamic vinegar was very good. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2004 by LULUNA
YUMMY - I increased the blue cheese, only "coated" the beans with oil/balsamic, and replaced... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2004 by MARGARETD
Yummy! I loved everything about this dish. Really fresh and fine taste. MMMM MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2004 by DEBBMALL
This salad was pretty good. However, I agree it would be better to use less oil and vinegar. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2005 by danaopal
This was a great cold side dish for our Thanksgiving dinner. The only thing I changed was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2004 by skamboo
MADE THIS RECIPE LAST NIGHT. MY HUSBAND AND I BOTH LOVED IT. VERY GOOD AND A GREAT SUMMER... MORE
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