Name: Marinated Italian Green Beans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups Green beans; 2 tablespoons Onion; 0.25 cup Italian salad dressing

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Marinated Italian Green Beans

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Ingredients

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Marinated Italian Green Beans

4 cups Green beanscleaned and trimmed

2 tablespoons Onionchopped

¼ cup Italian salad dressingI use Good Seasons

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil; Add green beans.

After 2 minutes remove green beans and immediately place them in a large bowl of ice water.

Drain the beans well and place in a large bowl.

Add onion and pour dressing over beans.

Stir well and marinate in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Blanch and Ice Bath 🧊
Blanch green beans for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp, then immediately shock in ice water to stop cooking and preserve their vibrant green color and crisp texture.
Make Dressing Fresh 🫙
For superior flavor, make your Italian dressing from scratch using quality olive oil, vinegar, and fresh herbs rather than relying solely on bottled versions.
Marinate Overnight for Depth ⏱️
Allow the beans to marinate for at least 12-24 hours in the refrigerator; this extended time lets the flavors penetrate deeply and develop complex taste profiles.
Pat Dry Before Marinating 💧
After ice bathing, thoroughly pat the green beans dry with paper towels to prevent excess water from diluting your dressing and weakening its flavor intensity.
Use Red Onion and Slice Thin 🧅
Slice red onions paper-thin and soak them in ice water for 15 minutes before adding to reduce sharpness while maintaining crisp texture and vibrant color contrast.