Green Bean Tomato Salad

Ingredients

• 1 lb. string beans, washed & trimmed
• 6 ripe tomatoes, cored & cut into wedges
• 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 2 Tbsp. red-wine vinegar
• 4 Tbsp. shallots or green onions, finely chopped
• 1 Tbsp. garlic, minced
• 4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 Tbsp. basil, chopped

Instructions

1. Bring salted water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the green beans and cook for 3-5 minutes or until tender crisp. Drain water and let cool.
2. In a serving bowl, combine the mustard, vinegar, shallots, garlic, oil, salt and pepper, then blend with a whisk. Add the beans and tomato wedges and toss. Sprinkle with basil and serve.

Nutrition per serving: 200 calories, 18 g carbohydrates, 15 g fat, 6 g fiber, 4 g protein, 140 mg sodium, 9 g sugar.

Recipe from: Cooking.nytimes.com