Green and Wax Bean Salad With Tomato Vinaigrette

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2. 2

   Fill a large bowl with ice and water.

3. 3

   Drop green and wax beans into boiling water for 1 to 3 minutes or until just tender.

4. 4

   Drain and immediately transfer to the ice bath.

5. 5

   When cool, drain and dry with a towel and place in a large bowl.

6. 6

   Cut tomato in half across its equator and squeeze out seeds (use for another purpose or discard).

7. 7

   Using the largest hole on a box grater, grate the tomato flesh.

8. 8

   Discard skin and transfer grated flesh to a medium bowl.

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   You should have about 1/2 cup.

10. 10

    Stir in vinegar and salt, then stir in olive oil and garlic.

11. 11

    Taste and adjust vinegar and salt as needed.

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    Add just enough vinaigrette to coat beans, add olives, then toss well.

13. 13

    Let sit for at least 10 minutes (and up to 4 hours) before serving.

14. 14

    Add torn basil and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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