Green Beans in Chunky Tomato Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
• 1 tablespoon basil fresh chopped
• 1 pound green beans fresh
• 0.8 teaspoon marjoram fresh minced
• 1 teaspoon thyme leaves fresh minced
• 0.3 cup green onions minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 0.8 teaspoon oregano fresh minced
• 0.1 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 
• 0.5 teaspoon sugar 
• 1.5 pounds tomatoes peeled seeded finely chopped

Equipment

• bowl
• whisk

Directions

1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl; toss well.
2. Combine vinegars, oil, and sugar, stirring well with a wire whisk.
3. Pour over tomato mixture; toss gently.
4. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour.
5. Wash beans; trim ends, and remove strings.
6. Cut into 2-inch pieces. Arrange beans in a vegetable steamer over boiling water. Cover and steam 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
7. Place green beans in a large bowl.
8. Add tomato mixture to green beans, and toss gently. Cover; chill 1 hour.