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Green Bean Salad

Fresh, crisp, and full of flavor! Tender green beans, roasted red peppers, and red onion are tossed with a zesty lime dressing and topped with V&V Supremo® Sierra® Brand Cotija Cheese and toasted almonds for a refreshing side dish everyone will enjoy.

30 Min 6 servings

Ingredients

Dressing

Garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Fill a large pot with 6 cups of water over high heat and bring to a boil; add 2 Tbsp. salt, add green beans and cook for about 5 minutes. Beans should still be crisp.

  2. 2

    Drain beans and transfer to a bowl with ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl whisk together lime juice, salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes. Gradually add olive oil while whisking. Add onion and marinate for 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the cooked cooled green beans and roasted red bell pepper; toss. Fold in 1 cup of V&V Supremo® Sierra® Brand Cotija Cheese.

  5. 5

    Serve salad and top with remaining V&V Supremo® Sierra® Brand Cotija Cheese and toasted almonds.

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