Green Bean Salad with Creamy Dressing

Total Time
Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Updated on Apr. 28, 2023

My grandmother passed on this refreshing side dish recipe. It’s always devoured at my house. —Jodi Galanis, Murray, Utah

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Green Bean Salad with Creamy Dressing

Yield: 2 servings
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cut fresh green beans (2 inch)
  • 1/2 medium cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced
  • 1/3 cup julienned sweet red pepper
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced onion
  • dressing:
    • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
    • 1 tablespoon 2% milk
    • 1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar
    • 2 teaspoons sugar
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. In a saucepan of boiling water, cook green beans, uncovered, until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Remove beans with a slotted spoon; drop immediately into ice water. Drain and pat dry.
  2. Place cucumber, red pepper, onion and beans in a large bowl. Whisk together dressing ingredients; toss with vegetables. Refrigerate, covered, until cold.
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