Fresh Green Bean Salad w/Blue Cheese & Toasted Walnuts

Salad

INGREDIENTS

1 pound fresh green beans
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup diced red onion
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1/2 cup crumbled low fat blue cheese
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

INSTRUCTIONS

Wash green beans; trim ends, and remove strings
Bring 1/2 cup water to a boil in a large saucepan; add beans. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Drain immediately, and place in ice water. Let stand 5 minutes; drain well.
Combine vinegar, oil, onion, and lemon rind in a jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously.
Pour mixture over bean; cover and chill at least 3 hours.
Remove beans with a slotted spoon into serving bowl; top with blue cheese and walnuts.

NOTES

Makes 6 servings Nutrition Information 100 calories, 7 grams fat, 5 mg cholesterol, 160 mg sodium, 7 grams carbohydrate, 3 grams fiber, 5 grams protein

NUTRITION INFORMATION

SERVES: Makes 6 servings Nutrition Information 100 calories, 7 grams fat, 5 mg cholesterol, 160 mg sodium, 7 grams carbohydrate, 3 grams fiber, 5 grams protein