GREEN BEANS AND TOMATOES IN A PESTO VINAIGRETTE

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A wonderful and colorful veggie dish drizzled with a delicious pesto dressing. Can be served immediately or chilled up to 8 hours. Vinaigrette dressing is also great on other salads.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup basil pesto (purchased or your own homemade)
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook beans in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • While beans are cooking, make pesto vinaigrette by combining pesto, vinegar and lemon juice.
  • Slowly stream in olive oil, whisking constantly until combined.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • When beans are done cooking, drain and rinse with cool water and pat dry.
  • In a large bowl, combine green beans, tomatoes and 1/4 cup of pesto vinaigrette, adding additional, if desired.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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