Italian Green Bean Salad is the perfect side dish for just about anything. Besides brightening up spaghetti, lasagna, chicken Parm and all things Italian, it positively works magic when paired with grilled steaks, pork chops and chicken.
What You Need to Make Warm Italian Green Bean Salad
- frozen french cut green beans
- olive oil
- grape tomatoes (red and yellow)
- Italian dressing
- Parmesan cheese
- salt
I wish I had a wonderful homespun story to tell about these beans, but I don’t. And I guess it doesn’t really matter because the colors here do more talking than I ever could! These gorgeous red and yellow tomatoes in a skillet with these bright green beans just beg to be enjoyed!
And while I am using frozen beans to enjoy this dish even when these veggies (and fruits) aren’t in season, can you just imagine the sheer joy and color of fresh beans and tomatoes?
After being sauteed for a hot, fast minute with garlic and a little olive oil, this side dish celebration gets tossed in zesty Italian dressing and then sprinkled with a handful of Parmesan confetti.
Looking to add a little zip to your menu this week? Italian Green Bean Salad is just what you need to put a little special on the table without a lot of fuss!
Warm Italian Green Bean Salad
Ingredients
- 12-16 oz frozen french cut green beans
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ C cherry tomatoes (red), halved
- ½ C cherry tomatoes (yellow), halved
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tablespoon Italian salad dressing
- ¼ C grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat skillet over medium heat with olive oil. Add green beans. As beans become tender, add salt, garlic and tomatoes. Sautee just until tomatoes also become tender.
- Remove from heat. Toss in Italian salad dressing and top with Parmesan cheese.
- Serve warm.
Other Side Dishes You’ll Love!
Sauteed Green Beans with Bacon & Mushrooms
Brown Sugar Roasted Pineapples
Skillet Roasted Lemon Asparagus
Making It Easy To Make & Serve
Stacy this salad looks great. Very colorful would be fun veggie for a Christmas menu.
Would regular cut green beans work? What is your favorite Italian dressing?
Hi, Ann! They sure would! I use the French Cut because I like the way they look in the salad and because there is more surface area for that dressing to hide and settle!
I made this tonight and it is SO good and simple! I made it a little early and we ate it at room temperature. Delicious! It’s exactly the kind of quick and easy recipe I like for the hot summer months when I don’t want to heat up the kitchen. I’m also going to try it without the dressing as an easy side dish. Thanks for a great recipe!
Hi, Charlotte! Love it! Thanks so much! That’s spot on for why I made and how we serve this recipe! I’m so glad you gave it a try.