If you’re looking for the perfect, healthy dish to bring to a BBQ or potluck, this is a fantastic summer side dish. It’s packed full of fresh green beans and grape tomatoes so it’s really low in calories and the Dijon and parmesan add a ton of flavor while keeping it healthy. I’ve made this for Thanksgiving, for a birthday BBQ and just recently for a big outdoors family dinner at my mom’s and it’s always a hit.

Enjoy!

Dijon Parmesan Green Bean Salad (serves 8-10)

Adapted from Taste of Home Cookbook

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

• Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil
• Cook, covered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender
• Drain and shock the beans in a bowl of ice cold water to stop the cooking and keep them crisp and bright green
• Place the green beans in a large bowl
• Whisk the vinegar, oil, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl
• Add tomatoes to the green beans
• Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese
• Refrigerate until ready to serve