SAVORY BEAN & TOMATO SALAD

Savory Bean & Tomato Salad image

Garlic and blue cheese in the dressing really perk up green beans and tomatoes. Carol Gano sends this recipe from her home in Ballwin, Missouri.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
6 medium tomatoes (about 2 pounds), sliced
3 green onions, coarsely chopped
DRESSING:
1/4 cup lime juice
2 ounces crumbled blue cheese
5 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon pine nuts
2 tablespoons fresh savory leaves

Steps:

Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. , Drain and pat dry. Cut into 2-in. pieces. Divide the tomatoes, green onions and cut green beans among six salad plates. , For dressing, in a blender, combine the lime juice, blue cheese, oil, garlic, salt and pepper until blended. Drizzle over salads. Sprinkle with pine nuts and savory.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges