Summer Green Bean and Tomato Salad

Prep Time

15 mins

Cooking Time

5 mins

Yields

8 servings

Ingredients

2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed

2 large tomatoes, chopped

1 red onion, thinly sliced

1 large shallot, finely chopped

2 tsp grated lemon zest

juice from 3 lemons ( about 6 tablespoons )

2 tsp sea salt

1 tsp freshly ground pepper

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add green beans and cook only until crisp-tender, about 4-5 minutes. Drain the beans, then chill them in an ice water bath. Drain again and set aside. Dry with paper towels.

Prepare the dressing by combining shallot, lemon zest, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Add the oil, while whisking ingredients together until combined. Add green beans, tomatoes and red onion to bowl and toss with the dressing, coating thoroughly.