Green Bean + Tomato Salad Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Make Green Bean + Tomato Salad Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Green Beans
Rinse the fresh green beans under cold water. Trim the ends and cut them into 2-inch pieces.
2
Blanch the Green Beans
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch them for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Immediately transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
3
Prepare the Tomatoes
While the beans are cooling, rinse the cherry tomatoes under cold water. Halve them and set aside.
4
Slice the Onion
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. If desired, soak the slices in cold water for 10 minutes to reduce their sharpness, then drain.
5
Chop the Basil
Rinse the fresh basil leaves under cold water, pat them dry, and then roughly chop.

6
Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

7
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched green beans, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped basil.
8
Add Dressing
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
9
Serve
Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual bowls. Enjoy immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to meld the flavors.