This Simple Green Bean Tomato Salad is a refreshing, flavorful addition to your dinner or bbq. It comes together with just a handful of ingredients and can you can easily top with cheese or nuts.
Start by heating water in a pot large enough for the quantity of beans. For 12 ounces of beans, use a 3 qt pot. Add a good pinch of Kosher salt and bring to a boil.
While the water comes to a boil, check green beans to ensure they are trimmed. I used cleaned, pre-trimmed green beans, but if you buy loose green beans, trim them as needed. Set aside.
Slice red onion and cut tomatoes in half. Set aside.
Get a bowl with ice and water ready to place green beans immediately after.
Once the water is boiling, add the green beans and cook for 3 minutes. For a larger quantity, you may need 1-2 more minutes of cooking time.
Remove the green beans from hot water with a slotted spoon and place in bowl with ice water. Allow to cool a few minutes.Drain the green beans well, pat dry.
Place green beans in a bowl, add onions and tomatoes.
In a small bowl whisk extra virgin olive oil, Balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper.
Add to green beans and toss gently. Top with chopped parsley, feta cheese and walnuts. (optional)
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 140kcal
Nutritional information is calculated online and should be used as a guide.
Keyword Classic salads, green bean salad, Low carb salad