Balsamic Green Bean Red Onion Salad W Multigrain Croutons

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This is a salad i make frequently during the summer months with freshly picked green beans. it is simple to prepare and delicious. i use a zip-lock bag when making this salad, it makes bringing the salad for a picnic easy and clean up a snap. :)

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Steps

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For green bean & red onion salad:.

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Cook green beans until just tender crisp , drain and immediately set in an ice bath to stop the cooking process.

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Once green beans have cooled to room temperature and drain.

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In a large zip-lock bag add the fresh green beads , sliced red onion , minced garlic , balsamic vinegar , olive oil and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

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Gently fumble zip-lock bag until all ingredients are well mixed.

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Set in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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For multigrain croutons:.

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Preheat oven to 300f.

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Spray a large cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

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Spread out multi-grain french loaf pieces evenly over the cookie sheet and drizzle with olive oil.

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Sprinkle with garlic powder , dried italian herbs and salt - enough to suit your taste.

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Give a gentle stir.

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Bake multi-grain croutons roughly 15 to 18 minutes or until croutons are lightly brown and dry , gently mixing once halfway during baking.

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Assemble green bean & red onion salad on a servi.

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Ingredients

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fresh green beans, red onion, garlic clove, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper, ziploc bag, parmesan cheese, french bread, garlic powder, dried italian herb seasoning, salt