GREEN BEAN AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

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I found this recipe in Cooking Light a couple years ago. My family loves it and I make it all year long, not just in the summer. In a pinch, I have even made this using Trader Joe's frozen baby french green beans. This salad is always a big hit. Try to use a good quality red wine vinegar, like a cabernet vinegar, it really makes a difference.

Provided by Simply Chris

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb green beans, trimmed (I usually use the small french beans)
1 lb cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon minced shallot
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook beans in boiling water 7 minutes or until tender.
  • Drain.
  • Place beans, tomatoes, and oregano in a large bowl; toss gently to combine.
  • Combine the shallots and vinegar, stirring with a whisk.
  • Let vinegar mixture stand 10 minutes.
  • Add oil, salt, and pepper to vinegar mixture, stirring with a whisk until well blended.
  • Pour vinaigrette over bean mixture; toss well.

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