Easy String Bean and Tomato Salad
Servings 4
Calories 200kcal
Cost $9
Ingredients
- 6 ripe plum tomatoes or 1 carton Campari tomato
- 1 lb string beans
Dressing
- 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 4 Tbsp chives or green onions
- ½ Tbsp garlic, minced very fine
- 4 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 Tbsp basil, chopped
- 2 Tbsp capers
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and trim the string beans.
- Lightly boil the string beans for 3 to 4 minutes. Do not overcook, the ideal texture is crisp and not mushy for this salad.
- Drain the green beans and allow them to cool.
- Cut Campari tomatoes into quarters or core plum tomatoes and cut into wedges.
Dressing:
- Add mustard, vinegar, chives, garlic, olive oil, basil, and capers to a capped jar and shake well.
- Put tomatoes and string beans in a salad bowl and toss with the dressing.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal