Green Bean Salad

Goes well with Potatoes Stuffed With Ham and Gruyere. Served together and with garlic bread, a very tasty meal. (Cooking Light)

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb green beans (fresh or canned)
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 2  teaspoons olive oil
• 1  garlic clove, smashed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
•  pepper
• 2  cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 2  tablespoons pine nuts

Directions

1. Cook cut green beans in boiling water, if fresh, 5 minutes till tender crisp. If using canned, just drain. Drain beans and rinse in cold water.
2. Combine fresh lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, basil, salt and pepper in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk.
3. Combine green beans with the tomatoes and toss with the vinaigrette.
4. Add pine nuts just before serving.