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Green Bean & Tomato Salad Recipe

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A fresh and vibrant Green Bean & Tomato Salad featuring tender crisp green beans, ripe tomatoes, and a tangy basil vinaigrette perfect for a light and healthy side dish.

Ingredients

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Salad

  • 1 pound Green String Beans
  • 6 Medium Ripe Tomatoes, Cut Into Wedges
  • 1 Small Red Onion, Thinly Sliced
  • 3 Tablespoons Fresh Basil Leaves, Thinly Sliced

Dressing

  • 3 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon Finely Chopped Garlic
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil
  • Salt & Pepper To Taste

Instructions

  1. Trim the beans, then bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  2. Drop the beans into the water and cook until tender crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. While the beans are cooking, prepare an ice-water bath.
  4. Drop the beans into an ice-water bath to stop the cooking process.
  5. Drain the beans, then pat dry.
  6. In a large bowl add the beans, onions, tomatoes, and basil.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients and then pour over the beans.
  8. Gently toss, serve, and enjoy!

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