Green Bean Summer Salad

1 lb Organic Fresh French Green Beans (Haricots Vert).  If not use regular ones.  Trim, rinse and cut in half (do not use frozen)

1 Large or 2 small organic zucchinis.  Cut into 1/4 inch discs and then into 4 pieces

1 small organic red pepper cut into 1/2 inch pieces

 

Dressing:

3 TBSP unfiltered Olive Oil

2 TBSP red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar

1/2 tsp minced garlic

Fresh Ground Pepper

1/4 tsp finely ground sea salt

1.5 tsp Greek Oregano

1 tsp Basil

Whisk ingredients together

 

Steam the green beans (about 2 min once the water comes to a boil)

Steam the zucchini about 1 minute.

Remove immediately place into stainless or glass bowls and refrigerate to cool quickly.

Once chilled, combine the beans, zucchini and peppers.

Lightly toss with herbed vinagrette.  Chill and ready to serve.  

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karen

Karen Redmond received her undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and a Masters Degree of Science in Health and Fitness Promotion from Marymount University. She has been working in the health and fitness field for over 25 years. She is a Master CHEK Practitioner and Holistic Health and Lifestyle Coach. She completed her Soma Therapy Certification from Guy Voyer, D.O. Karen was the owner of North Shore Smart Bodies located in Northbrook, Illinois for 24 years and opened up Coastal Heath and Fitness in Coastal North Carolina in 2022. She specilializes in corrective exercise, holistic lifestyle and nutrition coaching, she sees a wide range of clients including those with orthopedic injuries and back pain. She has worked with both elite and amateur athletes in all sports evaluating biomechanics, posture, strength and flexibility then developing a customized program with myofascial stretching, ELDOAS, stability and strength training. She works with people in person in the Chicago area, North Carolina and virtually. Karen was a competitive runner for years and now enjoys competing in Stand UP Paddle Board Racing . When she is not working with clients you will find her creating healthy and delicious recipes or out on her paddle board.

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