Side Dish: Green Beans Salad Provencal

A perfect light refreshing salad for any time that includes the best of typical French cuisine, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic and herbs.

Prep Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic
1 tbsp parmesan cheese
5 medium green olives
1/4 cup chopped red onion
12 cherry tomatoes
17.5 oz green beans
1/4 tbsp black pepper
1/4 tsp thyme
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 oz water

Instructions

1. Wash beans. Trim the ends and remove the strings. Cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces.

2. Place the green beans in a vegetable steamer and place over boiling water. Cover and steam the green beans for five minutes or until crisp-tender.

3. Drain the beans and plunge them into cold water. Let them cool. Drain again.

4. Combine the beans, tomatoes, onion and olives in a bowl, toss gently.

5. In a separate bowl combine cheese, thyme, pepper, water, white wine vinegar and garlic. Stir well.

6. Add oil, mixing until well blended. Pour over vegetables to coat. Serve at room temperature.

7. Source: based on a recipe from Cooking Light Magazine.