GREEN BEANS AND TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Green Beans and Tomato Vinaigrette image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3/4 pound fresh green beans
Salt to taste
2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
4 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or chives
3 red ripe tomatoes, about 1 pound, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

Steps:

Trim off the ends of the beans. Drop them into boiling salted water to cover, and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain and let cool.
Place the mustard, garlic and vinegar in a salad bowl. Gradually add the oil while stirring with a wire whisk. Add salt, pepper, cumin, and basil or chives. Stir and blend. Add the green beans, tomatoes and red onion. Toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 178, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 546 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams