Cold Green Bean Salad with Mango and Red Peppers
Description
This crunchy cold green bean salad with mango, feta, and red pepper is made with just a few ingredients but packs a punch when it comes to flavor.
Ingredients
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1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
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1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
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1 large mango, thinly sliced
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2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
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1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
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1 small red onion, minced
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1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
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1 tablespoon poppy seeds
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add beans and boil until color changes to bright green, 2 to 3 minutes.
2
Drain beans completely and run under cold water or submerge in a bowl with ice-cold water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain completely and set aside.
3
Combine bell pepper, mango, and shallots in a large salad bowl. Add green beans and feta cheese; toss to combine.
4
Combine onion, balsamic vinegar, sugar, mustard, and poppy seeds together in a bowl. Drizzle in olive oil while whisking rapidly until dressing is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
5
Drizzle about 1/4 cup vinaigrette over the salad and mix to combine.