Grammy's Green Bean Salad
This salad is vibrant, fresh, and perfect for summer picnics.
Equipment
- 1 Pot for boiling
- 1 Bowl for mixing
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed
- 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
Instructions
- Trim the green beans evenly.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the green beans for 3-5 minutes.
- Drain and transfer the green beans to an ice water bath to cool quickly.
- Combine cooled green beans, red onion, and cherry tomatoes in a bowl.
- Whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss.
Notes
Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.