Green Bean Salad

Derf's Note:

Goes well with Potatoes Stuffed With Ham and Gruyere. Served together and with garlic bread, a very tasty meal. (Cooking Light)

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb green beans (fresh or canned)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 garlic clove , smashed
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• pepper
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes , cut in half
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts

Directions:

1. Cook cut green beans in boiling water, if fresh, 5 minutes till tender crisp. If using canned, just drain. Drain beans and rinse in cold water.
2. Combine fresh lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, basil, salt and pepper in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk.
3. Combine green beans with the tomatoes and toss with the vinaigrette.
4. Add pine nuts just before serving.

Reviews

[MizzNezz]

Delicious! I made this with fresh green beans, and chopped plum tomatoes. I sauted the pine nuts for just a minute in 1 t butter. The dressing is really good. Very easy to make.

[Mirj]

I just finished making this salad for tonight's dinner, but I don't think it's going to last that long! I used fresh basil and chopped plum tomatoes, and it's delicious! I keep picking at it, it definitely won't survive until tonight. My poor guests, they'll just have to miss out...

[Bergy]

Didn't change thing made it up in the am and added the pine nuts just before serving Excellent salad enjoyed by all