GREEN AND WAX BEAN SALAD WITH TOMATO VINAIGRETTE
This recipe calls for using past-their-prime tomatoes to make a vinaigrette by halving them across their equators, scooping out the seeds and grating the flesh on the large holes of a box grater. Seasoned with salt, vinegar and olive oil, it makes an flavorful dressing. Here, it's tossed with green and wax beans, sliced kalamata olives and torn basil leaves for a summer salad that's delicious cold or at room temperature. The vinaigrette can also be used as a crostini topping with white anchovies and fried capers, or in the base of an agrodolce to serve with fish or chicken.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice and water. Drop green and wax beans into boiling water for 1 to 3 minutes or until just tender. Drain and immediately transfer to the ice bath. When cool, drain and dry with a towel and place in a large bowl.
- Cut tomato in half across its equator and squeeze out seeds (use for another purpose or discard). Using the largest hole on a box grater, grate the tomato flesh. Discard skin and transfer grated flesh to a medium bowl. You should have about 1/2 cup. Stir in vinegar and salt, then stir in olive oil and garlic. Taste and adjust vinegar and salt as needed.
- Add just enough vinaigrette to coat beans, add olives, then toss well. Let sit for at least 10 minutes (and up to 4 hours) before serving. Add torn basil and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 172, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 182 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
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Reese Frank
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover green and wax beans. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish.
Jew Blaze
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Yousaf Bahi
[email protected]This salad was delicious and refreshing. The tomato vinaigrette was the perfect finishing touch.
Mike Conway
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of salads, but this one was really good! The combination of green and wax beans, tomatoes, and dressing was perfect.
Md Lalon
[email protected]This salad was a nice change from my usual salad routine. The green and wax beans added a nice crunch and the tomato vinaigrette was flavorful.
5hine yt
[email protected]I was looking for a healthy and refreshing salad recipe and this one fit the bill perfectly! The green and wax beans were perfectly cooked and the tomato vinaigrette was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
MR ABBAS KHAN
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The salad was a great addition to our summer cookout.
Aminul Gamer
[email protected]This was a great salad! I used fresh green and wax beans from my garden, and the vinaigrette was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Hawa Juwara
[email protected]This salad is so simple to make, but it's packed with flavor. I love the crunch of the green and wax beans, and the tomato vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch.
Alexandra Vallencourt
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the tomato vinaigrette. I will definitely be making this again.
Nezuko kamado 2469
[email protected]This salad was incredibly delicious and refreshing! The combination of green and wax beans with the tangy tomato vinaigrette was perfect. My family loved it!