Fresh Green Bean Salad with Basil And Tomatoes

Name: Fresh Green Bean Salad with Basil And Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon salt; 1 recipe Garlic-Basil Dressing, recipe follows; 5 firm ripe tomatoes, sliced; 4 sprigs fresh basil, for garnish; 1 clove garlic; 1 shallot; 2 tablespoons water; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon sugar; 3/4 cup canola, corn or vegetable oil; 15 fresh basil leaves

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon salt
1 recipe Garlic-Basil Dressing, recipe follows
5 firm ripe tomatoes, sliced
4 sprigs fresh basil, for garnish
1 clove garlic
1 shallot
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cup canola, corn or vegetable oil
15 fresh basil leaves

1
Leave the pointed tips on the green beans, but snap off the stem tips.
2
Wash. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
3
Add the sugar and 1 tablespoon salt.
4
Drop in the green beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 6 to 7 minutes.
5
Drain the beans and plunge them into ice water to stop cooking.
6
Drain well and refrigerate.
7
When ready to serve, toss the green beans with 1/3 cup of the dressing in a large mixing bowl.
8
Taste and add more dressing or salt as needed.
9
Pile the beans high in the center of a large white platter.
10
Arrange the tomato slices overlapping around the edge.
11
Sprinkle the tomatoes with remaining salt and drizzle 3 tablespoons of the dressing on top of them.
12
Garnish with basil sprigs.
13
Serve immediately.
14
Turn on the processor fitted with the steel blade and drop the garlic and shallot down the feed tube onto the spinning blade to mince.
15
Add the water, salt, pepper, mustard, and sugar.
16
With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the oil.
17
Add the basil leaves and coarsely chop with several on/off pulses.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon salt, 1 recipe Garlic-Basil Dressing, recipe follows, and more.

Yes, Fresh Green Bean Salad with Basil And Tomatoes falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!