GREEN BEANS AND TOMATOES WITH VINAIGRETTE

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From Amanda Hesser's 'Cooking with Mr. Latte'. Was a nice accompainment to crab cakes and texas caviar.

Provided by skat5762

Categories     Vegetable

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

sea salt
1 lb green beans, trimmed
3 ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into 1 inch cubes
1 tablespoon spicy horseradish mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 pinch sugar
1/4 cup best quality olive oil
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring water to boil.
  • Season generously with salt, and add green beans.
  • Cook until just tender and bright green, but still slightly crisp, about 4 minutes.
  • Drain beans in colander, rinse under icy cold water, and dry in teatowel.
  • Cut beans in half, then combine in a large serving bowl.
  • with the tomatoes.
  • Whisk together mustard, vinegar, pinch of sea salt and sugar.
  • Gradually whisk in the oil, letting it thicken and emulsify as you go.
  • Pour dressing over beans and tomatoes, turning to make sure everything gets well coated.
  • Let sit for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.2, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 11.7, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 5, Sugar 4, Protein 2.9

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