Mixed Bean-Cherry Tomato Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup balsamic vinegar 
• 1 cup basil loosely packed coarsely chopped
• 1 cup basil loosely packed coarsely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 3 cups cherry tomatoes halved (2 pints)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin 
• 1 pound green beans fresh trimmed
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 0.5 cup onion red finely chopped
• 1 pound turtle beans fresh trimmed

Equipment

Directions

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