Green Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad

Green Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad

poniedziałek, 27 stycznia 2014

Green Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad

Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb green beans, trimmed (I usually use the small french beans)
• 1 lb cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
• 1 tablespoon minced shallot
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

• 1 Cook beans in boiling water 7 minutes or until tender.
• 2 Drain.
• 3 Place beans, tomatoes, and oregano in a large bowl; toss gently to combine.
• 4 Combine the shallots and vinegar, stirring with a whisk.
• 5 Let vinegar mixture stand 10 minutes.
• 6 Add oil, salt, and pepper to vinegar mixture, stirring with a whisk until well blended.
• 7 Pour vinaigrette over bean mixture; toss well.