French bean and tomato salad

A recipe for a simple salad with tomato and French beans or green beans.

Ingredients

3 cups green bean (or green beans, washed, ends trimmed)
2 tomato (washed and cut)
1⁄2 clove garlic (optional, peeled)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons vinegar (white wine vinegar)
1 tablespoon parsley (fresh parsley, finely chopped)
  seasoning (salt and pepper to taste)

Instructions

Steam the beans for 15 minutes - alternatively, cook the beans in boiling water for 8-9 minutes - until tender.

While the beans are cooking, rub the inside of a salad bowl with the garlic, if using.

Drain beans and place them in the bowl.

Add the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.

Add vinegar, oil and chopped parsley.

oss to coat well.

Yield
4 servings
Preparation time 15 minutes
Cooking time 8 minutes
Total time
23 minutes

Notes

Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.

Omit garlic, vinegar, olive oil and parsley and use a vinaigrette, your favorite salad dressing or a simple mayonnaise.

Source

International cuisine

very easy, steam, simmer
vegetables, side dishes
International food recipes
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