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.
Author:Mari
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:4 minutes
Total Time:14 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Salad
Method:Boiling
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
UnitsScale
Salad
1pound 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
1/3cup Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper To Taste
Instructions
Trim the beans, then bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
Drop the beans into the water and cook until tender crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes.
While the beans are cooking, prepare an ice-water bath.
Drop the beans into an ice-water bath to stop the cooking process.
Drain the beans, then pat dry.
In a large bowl add the beans, onions, tomatoes, and basil.
In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients and then pour over the beans.