Green Bean And Tomato Salad Recipe
Make Green Bean And 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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Vegetables
Dressing
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Green Beans
Trim the ends of the green beans 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 cook for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and immediately plunge them into an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
- 3
Prepare the Vegetables
Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- 4
Chop the Basil
Rinse and pat dry the fresh basil leaves. Stack them, roll them up tightly, and slice into thin ribbons (chiffonade).
Dressing
- 5
Make the Dressing
Mince the garlic cloves and combine them in a bowl with olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
Assembly
- 6
Combine the Salad Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the blanched green beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and basil. Pour the dressing over the salad.
- 7
Toss and Serve
Gently toss the salad until all ingredients are coated with the dressing. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
