Eat Your Beans Easy Fresh Green Bean Salad

A handy little recipe that i adapted from a pretty generic looking mexican cookbook that i have. the original recipe calls for feta cheese, so that's an option if you eat dairy. i think it's a great dish without the cheese but also plan to incorporate recipe #364732 into it next time. great way to use fresh beans from your garden, they are the star of the dish!!

Steps

Bring about 2 inches of water to boil in the bottom of a steamer.

Add the beans to the top part , cover and let steam until tender but still firm.

You really want to retain their crispness.

Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.

You could also dunk them into a ice water bath.

Drain well and pat dry.

While the beans cook , whisk together the vinegar , olive oil , mustard and garlic and season to taste with s&p.

Place the cooled beans into a bowl with the onions , cilantro , radish slices , oregano and toss together with the dressing.

Adjust seasoning.

Transfer to a serving platter.

Surround the beans with the tomato wedges for garnish.

Chill until ready to serve.

Ingredients

fresh green beans, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, dijon mustard, fresh garlic clove, red onion, fresh cilantro, red radishes, fresh oregano, cherry tomatoes, sea salt, black pepper