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Green Beans, Tomatoes and Kalamata Olive Salad

A fast and fresh summer salad. Great with grilled lamb, chicken or pork. Toss with some feta cheese for a vegetarian main.

 

  • Yield: serves 6

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp minced shallot
  • 12 oz green beans
  • 1 c heirloom or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 c pitted Kalamata olives
  • 1/2 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, stir the white wine vinegar and kosher salt until the salt dissolves. Whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. Add the shallots and thyme and set aside.
  2. Bring a skillet of salted water to a boil over high heat. Flash cook the green beans until crisp-tender (about 3 minutes). Drain and cool under cold running water. 
  3. In a large bowl, combine the beans with the cherry tomatoes. Toss the vegetables with the vinaigrette, Stir in the olives, 
  4. Adjust the seasonings and serve.
  • Author: Helen Kain
  • Category: Salad

Keywords: salad quick green beans olives tomatoes