green bean salad w/basil vinaigrette

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28 Pinches
Midland, TX
Updated on Jan 24, 2013

Love fresh ingredients in an easy to make dish.

prep time 8 Hr
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 (3/4-cup)

Ingredients

  • BASIL-TOMATO VINAIGRETTE
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil, minced or 5 t dried
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 - cloves garlic, minced or 1/4 t. garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • SALAD
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1 cup red cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 - small red onion, sliced thinly

How To Make green bean salad w/basil vinaigrette

  • Step 1
    NOTE MAKE AHEAD: In a small bowl, stir together Vinaigrette ingredients. Cover and chill for up to 8 hours. Stir before using.
  • Step 2
    NOTE: To soften dried tomatoes for the vinaigrette, soak them in enough boiling water to cover for 5 minutes; drain well
  • Step 3
    SALAD: In a medium saucepan, cook green beans, covered, in a small amount of boiling lightly salted water about 8 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again
  • Step 4
    In a large bowl, combine beans, cherry tomato halves, and red onion slices
  • Step 5
    Drizzle with Basil-Tomato Vinaigrette; toss gently to coat. Cover and chill before servings

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Category: Vegetables
Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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