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green bean salad
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5 from 1 vote

Green Bean Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 pound slender green beans ends trimmed
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese crumbles
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes sliced in half
  • 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
  • ½ cup slivered almonds
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 2-3 large cloves of garlic minced
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the green beans and cook until tender crisp, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove to a bowl of ice water.
  • Drain well, pat dry and place the beans in a large bowl.
  • Combine with the shaved Parmesan cheese, tomatoes and red onions.
  • Toast the almonds in a small skillet, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a plate.
  • Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, basil, garlic and some salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the green beans and sprinkle with the toasted almonds.
  • Let marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.