I just harvested the last of the green beans from our garden, so I wanted to create a special dish for dinner with them. Our tomatoes are also ripening fast and furious, and I had a big bowl of just-picked ripe tomatoes still warm from the garden sitting on my counter. Green beans and tomatoes are always a great combination so my dish came together very quickly.

This dish pairs really well with any grilled meat, fish or poultry. You can also enjoy it on its own for a light lunch topped with a ball of fresh mozzarella, which is how my husband and I like to eat it. The trick to making this dish work is to blanch the beans just until tender-crisp, then place them in an ice-water bath to stop the cooking process. Add chunks of ripe tomatoes, thin slices of red onions, then toss everything in a vibrant dressing, and you have a fantastic summer side.

Buon Appetito!
Deborah Mele 

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Green Bean & Tomato Salad

Yield: Serves 6

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 4 minutes

Total Time: 14 minutes

An easy summer side dish that pairs well with grilled meat or fish.

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Ingredients

• 1 Pound Green String Beans
• 6 Medium Ripe Tomatoes, Cut Into Wedges
• 1 Small Red Onion, Thinly Sliced
• 3 Tablespoons Fresh Basil Leaves, Thinly Sliced

Dressing:

• 3 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
• 1 Tablespoon Finely Chopped Garlic
• 1/3 Cup Olive Oil
• Salt & Pepper To Taste

Instructions

1. Trim the beans, then bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2. Drop the beans into the water and cook until tender crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes.
3. While the beans are cooking, prepare an ice-water bath.
4. Drop the beans into an ice-water bath to stop the cooking process.
5. Drain the beans, then pat dry.
6. In a large bowl add the beans, onions, tomatoes, and basil.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients and then pour over the beans.
8. Gently toss, serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 163Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 125mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 4gSugar: 6gProtein: 3g

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