GREEN BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Green Bean and Tomato Salad with Buttermilk Dressing image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

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buttermilk
fresh lemon juice
garlic powder
onion powder
olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
wax or green beans, trimmed
large leeks, white and pale-green parts only, halved, cut into 4" pieces
cherry tomatoes, halved
large heirloom tomato, sliced
thinly sliced fresh mint leaves
chopped fresh chives

Steps:

Whisk buttermilk, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and 1 Tbsp. oil in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
Cook beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a colander set in a bowl of ice water; drain. Place beans in a large bowl.
Return water in pot to a boil and cook leeks until just tender, about 3 minutes; drain. Transfer to colander in ice water; drain and add to bowl with beans. Add cherry tomatoes and remaining 2 Tbsp. oil and toss to combine; season with salt and pepper.
Serve salad over heirloom tomato slices drizzled with buttermilk dressing and topped with mint and chives.