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Green Bean Salad with Bacon on a white plate with tongs.
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Green Bean Salad with Bacon

Sauteed garlicky green bean salad with smoky bacon and cherry tomatoes. This green bean salad recipe is guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser at any gathering.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 204kcal
Author Dina

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 10 oz Bacon about 1 cup chopped
  • 1/2 onion 1 cup chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 14 oz pkgs. frozen green beans
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 10 oz tub cherry tomatoes
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Instructions

  • Chop the bacon and onion, then mince the garlic.
  • In a large pan, cook olive oil and bacon over high heat for about 4 minutes. Or until the bacon is golden and slightly crispy.
  • Add the onion and garlic and cook on medium high heat until the onion becomes translucent.
    Steps to make Green Bean Salad with Bacon: chop the bacon and onion and mince the garlic, cook the bacon until crisp and then add the garlic and onion in.
  • Add the frozen green beans and stir until they soften. About 5-6 minutes.
  • Add the salt, pepper, and tomatoes. Stir for another 2-3 minutes and remove from heat. Don't over stir, stirring too much will cause the tomatoes to become mushy.
    Steps to make Green Bean Salad with Bacon: add the frozen green beans and stir, then add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 244mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 870IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1.4mg