Green Bean, Cherry Tomato and Basil Salad

Submitted by Cindy Rose

"Wonderful summer flavor!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb green beans, trimmed
• 1 small shallot, dice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• salt and pepper
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄2 lb cherry tomatoes, halved
• 6 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

directions

1. Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook about 4 minutes. Drain and set aside on a towel to cool.
2. In large bowl, stir together shallot, vinegar, salt and pepper. Set aside for 15 minutes, then whisk in oil.
3. Add cherry tomatoes and toss. Add beans and basil and toss again. Adjust seasoning.

Reviews

[mama smurf]

Delicious! I followed the instructions completely and wouldn't change a thing. I used cherry tomatoes but like Sydney Mike I would imagine fresh ones from the garden would really make this salad. Made for Spring PAC 2012.

 

[Sydney Mike]

We have green beans often & this is a nice new way to prepare them! Tomatoes fresh from the garden would really be exceptional here! With the ease of preparation & the great taste, what more could one want! Thanks for sharing the recipe! [Tagged, made & reviewed for one of my adoptees in the current Pick A Chef]