| | Green Bean Salad with Tomatoes 1 1/2 pounds of fresh green beans, ends trimmed
1 garlic clove, halved
4 large ripe tomatoes, quartered, seeded and cut into 1/4 inch lengthwise strips
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons of chopped fresh basil (optional)
2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons of olive oil
2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1/8 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper |
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Fill a large saucepan with water, bring to a boil. Add the green beans, cover and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain into a colander and rinse with cold water. Rub the inside of a large serving bowl with the cut sides of the garlic. Add the green beans, tomatoes, onion, basil, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Toss and serve. Makes 4 servings Italian Recipes Home Italian Cookbooks |
