Green Bean Tomato Salad with Maple Basil Dressing Recipe

This Green Bean Tomato Salad with Maple Basil Dressing makes the most of summer green beans and tomatoes.

Each week, I visit our local farmer’s market and pick up as much fresh produce as I can use for that week. I always buy tomatoes (because I am somewhat obsessed with summer tomatoes) and lately, I’ve been picking up green beans. Although I usually stir-fry green beans, last week I made this Green Bean Tomato Salad with Maple Basil Dressing inspired by a recipe card I found at my favorite spice store, Penzey’s.

The idea of a refreshing green bean tomato salad was especially appealing on a hot summer night.

The dressing is sweet and tangy, and fresh basil adds a nice summery touch.

Green Bean Tomato Salad with Maple Basil Dressing Recipe

 

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Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound green beans, trimmed
• 1 tomato, chopped

Maple Basil Dressing

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 4 fresh basil leaves, chopped
• sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Bring large pot of water to boil; add beans and cook until just tender, 3-4 minutes, depending on the thickness of the beans. Drain beans and rinse with cold water; drain again; set aside.

Maple Basil Dressing

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, maple syrup and mustard. Add shallot, garlic and basil; season to taste with salt and pepper.
2. Arrange beans and tomatoes on serving platter; drizzle dressing on top.

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