GREEN BEAN, YELLOW PEPPER, AND BACON SALAD WITH OREGANO VINAIGRETTE

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Categories     Salad     Side     Picnic     Bacon     Green Bean     Bell Pepper     Summer     Chill     Oregano     Boil     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried orégano, crumbled
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small yellow bell pepper, cut into paper-thin strips
6 slices of lean bacon, cooked until crisp and drained

Steps:

  • In a kettle of boiling water cook the beans for 2 to 4 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender, drain them, and refresh them in a bowl of ice and cold water. In a large bowl whisk together the vinegar, the mustard, and the orĂ©gano and add the oil in a stream, whisking until the vinaigrette is emulsified. To the vinaigrette add the beans, drained well, the yellow pepper, and the bacon, crumbled, toss the salad, and season it with salt and black pepper. The salad may be made 8 hours in advance.

Zainab Abdullahinyam
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I'm always looking for new and healthy salad recipes. This one definitely fits the bill. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.


Tyler Mcglinchey
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet and tangy dressing.


Surya Mohan
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I wasn't sure about the oregano vinaigrette at first, but it really grew on me. I'll definitely be making this salad again.


emmanuel honey
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I found the salad to be a bit bland. I think it could use more seasoning.


Oghogho Osagie
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This salad is a bit too oily for my taste.


Mebra Nakafeero
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Love this salad! The oregano vinaigrette is so flavorful.


Rupak Dass
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. The dressing is especially good.


Ace Lamin
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover green beans and yellow peppers. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish for any meal.


D prop
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. The salad is also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


Lexi Grant
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This salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The green beans and yellow peppers provide a nice crunch, while the bacon and oregano vinaigrette add a savory and tangy touch. I especially enjoyed the subtle hint of oregano in the dre