Green Bean Salad

(from desert.rose32’s recipe box)

Categories: Salads

Ingredients

  • Salad:
  • 3 oz uncooked linguine
  • 1 lb green beans, trimmed
  • 2 cups diagonally sliced celery
  • 1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup (1/2-inch) slices green onions
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp dark sesame oil
  • 2 tsp grated peeled fresh ginger
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon)

Directions

  1. To prepare salad, break linguine in half. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; add beans during last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain. Place mixture in a large bowl. Stir in celery, bell pepper, onions, and cilantro.

  2. To prepare dressing, combine vinegar and remaining ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until blended. Add to salad; toss well. Cover and chill.

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