Almond Green Bean Salad

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• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 lb green beans, cut in 1 1/2 in pieces
• 1  cup  halved cherry tomatoes
• 1⁄3 cup  sliced red onion
• 2  tablespoons  balsamic vinegar
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
•  salt and pepper
•  torn lettuce leaf
• 1⁄3 cup  sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

1. Bring 2 in of water to a boil in a large skillet. Add green beans and cook 5 minutes or until crisp tender. Immediately drain and rinse under cold water.
2. In a large salad bowl, toss beans with tomatoes, onions, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper.
3. Line serving plates with lettuce leaves and top with green bean mixture, top with almonds.