Fresh Green Bean and Tomato Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing

Name: Fresh Green Bean and Tomato Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 31 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 2 pounds green beans; 3 cloves garlic; 0.5 pint grape tomatoes; 0.125 teaspoon ground pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons pecans ); 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 shallot; 0.25 cup spicy brown mustard

Ingredients

green beans2 pounds
garlic3 cloves
grape tomatoes0.5 pint
ground pepper0.125 teaspoon
olive oil2 tablespoons
pecans )2 tablespoons
red wine vinegar2 tablespoons
salt1 teaspoon
shallot1
spicy brown mustard0.25 cup

Nutrition Facts

Calories196kcal

Protein6g

Carbs21g

Fat12g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Instructions

For the dressingAdd all the ingredients to a blender and pulse until smooth.

Taste the dressing and season, as needed.Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.For the saladRefrigerate the clean tomatoes until ready to assemble the salad.Blanch the green beans in boiling water for about three minutes.

Drain them and immediately place them in ice water.

Once cold, drain and refrigerate until ready to assemble the salad.When ready to serve, add the green beans and tomatoes to a large bowl.Drizzle the chilled dressing over the salad and toss to coat.Serve on individual plates and garnish with the toasted pecans.Add more dressing as desired.

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