Green Bean And Tomato Salad

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This is a wonderful cold green bean dish. it is very simple and has had rave reviews wherever i have served it. it is from light & tasty dec/jan 2002.

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Steps

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Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water.

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Bring to a boil.

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Cook , uncovered , for 8-10 minutes or until crisp tender.

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Drain and rinse with cold water.

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Place in a large bowl.

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Add onion.

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Place tomatoes in another bowl.

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In a small bowl , whisk together the lemon juice , oil , water , salt and pepper.

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Pour over the vegetables in each bowl.

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Toss to coat.

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Cover and refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

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Stir celery into bean mixutre.

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Transfer to a serving platter.

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Surround with tomatoes.

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Ingredients

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fresh green beans, red onion, grape tomatoes, lemon juice, olive oil, water, salt, black pepper, celery