Green Bean Salad With Honey-Lime Dressing

morgainegeiser's Note:

Caribbean limes are the basis for numerous island salads. This colorful example combines beans, tomatoes, and onion in a sweet lime dressing.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green beans
• 2 medium ripe tomatoes , cut into small wedges
• ½ cup onion , cut vertically into thin slivers
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 ½ teaspoons vegetable oil
• 3 garlic cloves , crushed
• 1 ¼ teaspoons dried basil
• 1 dash salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Cook beans according to package directions until just tender-crisp.
2. Rinse under cold water and drain.
3. In a medium bowl, combine beans with tomatoes and onion. Toss to combine.
4. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Mix well. Add to bean mixture and mix until thoroughly combined.
5. Chill thoroughly.
6. Mix before serving.
7. NOTE: preparation time does not include chilling time.

Reviews

[Sharon123]

Loved the bright and yummy flavors of the honey and lime! A very nice salad! Thanks! Made for Vegetarian Swap-April 2010.

[MarthaStewartWanabe]

Wow! What an unlikely but fantastically delicious combination of flavors. This would make a fabulous conversation piece at a future summer cookout. I love the combination of honey and lime but never considered pairing it with green beans--let alone tomatoes, onions, garlic and basil! Yummy! Thanks for sharing!

[Chef #1287022]

Absolutely Delish - Great to take to a cookout. Serve cold. Best when marinated over night. Rave reviews from scouts.