Green Bean and Tomato Salad

Green Bean and Tomato Salad

This is a ridiculously easy side that can be served, cold, hot or at room temp; an ideal make a head that looks impressive.

Serves 4

1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes washed and dry, halved

1 lb (about 4 handfuls) green beans cleaned and cut into 1 inch pieces

1 tbsp white wine vinegar

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 Clove garlic, crushed

Salt

Pepper

– In a large serving bowl combine the oil, vinegar, garlic and season liberally with salt and pepper.

– Bring a pot of water to a boil.  Season with salt and cook beans for 2 minutes.

– Strain the beans, shaking off any excess water then add them to the bowl with the vinaigrette.

– Add the tomatoes.

– Mix well and taste to adjust seasoning.

Notes:

1. This recipe works with any tomato of your choosing!
2. This recipe works with any dressing of your choosing!
3. The idea is to have equal parts bean and tomato.
4. The heat from the beans will help to mellow the harshness of the raw      garlic
5. The longer this salad sits, the more developed the flavours come      together.
6. I’m making this for dinner tonight!