Tomato, Chevre and Green Bean Salad Recipe

Name: Tomato, Chevre and Green Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, diced; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 14 ounces thin green beans; 14 basil leaves, chopped; 10 mint leaves, chopped; 4 tomatoes, cut into 6 slices each (24 slices); 4 ounces goat cheese, cut into 20 slices; 8 oil-cured black olives, pitted and chopped; salt; pepper; olive oil; red wine vinegar

Servings: persons

1 onion, diced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
14 ounces thin green beans
14 basil leaves, chopped
10 mint leaves, chopped
4 tomatoes, cut into 6 slices each (24 slices)
4 ounces goat cheese, cut into 20 slices
8 oil-cured black olives, pitted and chopped
salt
pepper
olive oil
red wine vinegar

1
Combine onion and 2 tablespoons vinegar in a small bowl and let stand for 30 minutes.
2
Drain onion and return to bowl.
3
Set aside.
4
Steam green beans until crisp-tender.
5
Drain.
6
Set aside.
7
In a small cup or bowl combine basil and mint.
8
Set aside 2 tablespoons.
9
Blend remainder into onion/vinegar mixture.
10
On a large salad platter, arrange end piece of one tomato slice against the rim of the plate, cover partially with goat cheese slice, sprinkle with onion mixture.
11
Repeat with remaining tomato slices, cheese and onion mixture, working from rims to center of platter (starting tomato slices at different points around rim of platter).
12
Divide green beans into 4 bundles and fan out between tomatoes.
13
Sprinkle tomatoes with reserved basil/mint mixture.
14
Sprinkle olives over beans.
15
Season salad with salt and pepper.
16
(Can be prepared one hour before serving and refrigerated, bringing back to room temperature).
17
Just before serving sprinkle oil and vinegar over entire salad.

2019

kcal

Calories

213

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, diced, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 14 ounces thin green beans, 14 basil leaves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Tomato, Chevre and Green Bean Salad 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!

Tomato, Chevre and Green Bean Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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