Marinated Green Bean Cherry Tomato Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 pound trimmed fresh green beans

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

  • 3 cloves garlic minced

  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes cut in half

  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions 

  • Place the green beans in a large stock pot. Cover the green beans with water 2 inches above the beans. Place on the stove over high heat, and bring to a boil.

  • Once at a boil, lower the heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes. Strain and set aside.

  • In a large bowl whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, dijon, salt, and pepper. Add the warm green beans and onion, toss to coat.

  • Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to chill for 4 hours or longer if you can.

  • Before serving add the tomatoes and cheese, toss to combine, and serve immediately.

Recipe adapted from flavormosaic