Mixed Bean-Cherry Tomato Salad With Basil Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Mixed Bean-Cherry Tomato Salad With Basil Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed; 1 pound fresh wax beans, trimmed; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved (2 pints); 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion; Fresh basil sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 pound fresh wax beans, trimmed
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved (2 pints)
1 cup loosely packed basil leaves, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
Fresh basil sprigs (optional)

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Cook green and wax beans in boiling water 5 minutes. Drain and plunge beans into ice water; drain.
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Combine vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper. Add beans, tomatoes, basil leaves, and onion; toss gently. Cover and chill. Garnish with basil sprigs, if desired.
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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed, 1 pound fresh wax beans, trimmed, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Mixed Bean-Cherry Tomato Salad With Basil Vinaigrette 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.

Mixed Bean-Cherry Tomato Salad With Basil Vinaigrette

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