Mixed Bean-Cherry Tomato Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

A beautiful assemblage of flavors, textures, and colors.This salad is phenomenal!

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1 pound fresh wax beans, trimmed
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved (2 pints)
• 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
• Fresh basil sprigs (optional)

Instruction

1. Cook green and wax beans in boiling water 5 minutes. Drain and plunge beans into ice water; drain.
2. Combine vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper. Add beans, tomatoes, basil leaves, and onion; toss gently. Cover and chill. Garnish with basil sprigs, if desired.