
Green Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad
This refreshing salad combines crisp green beans and juicy cherry tomatoes with a tangy vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Honey (1 teaspoon)
- Dijon mustard (1 teaspoon)
- Red wine vinegar (1 tablespoon)
- Extra virgin olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- Fresh basil (1/4 cup, chopped)
- Feta cheese (1/4 cup, crumbled)
- Red onion (1/4 cup, thinly sliced)
- Cherry tomatoes (1 cup, halved)
- Green beans (1 pound, trimmed)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes, until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
- In a large bowl, combine the blanched green beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and fresh basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Salad • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 5 minutes • Calories: 120 • Fat: 5g • Carbs: 15g • Protein: 3g • Sodium: 200mg • Sugar: 5g