Green Beans & Red Onion Salad

This salad is picnic-perfect to pack along for a meal alfresco. If made ahead, cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours. For a dressed-up variation, add crumbled blue cheese and slivered almonds just before serving.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (10-ounce) package French-cut green beans
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons Italian dressing

Cooking Directions:

1. Cook green beans according to package directions, drain and place in serving dish; toss gently with red onion slices and dressing and serve warm or at room temperature.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of National Pork Board.