Six ingredients, plus salt and pepper, are all that’s needed for this fresh green bean side.

While my mom leaned on canned green beans, we opted to use fresh for brighter color and flavor.

How Do You “French” Green Beans?

Frenched Green Bean Salad - Southern Living

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With the push of a button, you have frenched green beans in seconds.

Remove from heat; pour over green bean mixture in baking dish.

Let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour, before serving.

Southern Living Frenched Green Bean Salad on a plate with melon and mac and cheese

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If desired, transfer green bean mixture to an airtight container, and chill up to 3 days.

Garnish with fresh dill fronds just before serving.

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