How to Make Romano Bean Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Romano bean salad is a healthy and delicious dish that is perfect for a light and refreshing meal. This salad is made with Romano beans, also known as Italian flat green beans, which are long, flat, and have a slightly sweet and nutty flavor. The beans are blanched to retain their crispness and bright green color, and then tossed with a flavorful vinaigrette made with lemon juice, olive oil, and fresh herbs.

This salad is not only packed with flavor, but it is also full of nutrients. ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh romano or green beans, trimmed
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 fresh mint leaves, torn
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 mint leaves, for garnish

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add beans and cook uncovered until nearly tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well, and set aside in a large bowl.
  • Smash garlic, olive oil, mint, and salt using mortar and pestle.
  • Pour vinegar and half of olive oil mixture over beans and toss well.
  • Transfer beans to a resealable freezer bag. Pour remaining olive oil mixture into bag, squeeze out all air, seal and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours.
  • Remove beans from refrigerator, top with fresh mint and serve.
  • Nutrition

    195 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 16mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 40mg
    • Calcium: 96mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 492mg