French String Beans- Green Beans, Tomato & Basil Salad

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

French String Beans- Green Beans, Tomato & Basil Salad Recipe

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

10 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb thin string bean
	2 tablespoons good quality red wine vinegar ( preferably Italian or French )
	3 tablespoons peanut oil or 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
	salt and pepper
	3 large fresh tomatoes
	1/3 cup virgin olive oil
	1/3 cup thinly sliced onion , for garnish
	15 -20 basil leaves

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

222

Sugar

Fat

20g

This French String Beans- Green Beans, Tomato & Basil Salad is a classic French salad that is favored in many households. The salad is filled with fresh green beans, ripe tomatoes, and basil leaves. The sweetness of the tomatoes balances well with the savory taste of the basil leaves and red wine vinegar. The dish has an excellent crunch and texture profile, making it a great choice for anyone looking for a quick and easy salad for their lunch or dinner. This salad recipe is perfect for those who desire a healthy meal or anyone who wants to try something new.

Instructions

1.	Rinse and drain the beans well.
2.	Cut off the tips of each bean.
3.	Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over a high heat.
4.	Add the beans and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
5.	Drain the beans into a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
6.	Cut the tomatoes into wedges and set aside.
7.	In a large mixing bowl, whisk the red wine vinegar, peanutor grapeseed oil, salt, and pepper together until well combined.
8.	Add the cooked beans and tomatoes to the mixing bowl and toss them gently to coat them with the vinaigrette.
9.	Add the basil leaves and thinly sliced onions.
10.	Toss everything together again until everything is lightly coated with the vinaigrette.

PROS

The French String Beans- Green Beans, Tomato & Basil Salad is a delicious and healthy way to eat your vegetables.

The salad helps to reduce inflammation, fight cancer, and boost heart health due to the presence of antioxidants in the beans and olive oil.

The tomato and basil adds a fresh and savory taste to the salad, making it an excellent complement to any meal.

CONS

Some people might not enjoy the texture of green beans, and the salad could be too sour/spicy for their liking.

Additionally, those on a low-fat diet may want to reduce the amount of olive oil used in the recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Green beans are rich in antioxidants, which help to reduce inflammation, fight cancer, and boost heart health.
Tomatoes are high in lycopene, a compound that may help prevent heart disease and various types of cancer. Adopting this salad regularly into your diet can improve your overall health.