Green Bean And Cherry Tomato Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb green beans, trimmed (I usually use the small french beans)
1 lb cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon minced shallot
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Preparation

Cook beans in boiling water 7 minutes or until tender.
Drain.
Place beans, tomatoes, and oregano in a large bowl; toss gently to combine.
Combine the shallots and vinegar, stirring with a whisk.
Let vinegar mixture stand 10 minutes.
Add oil, salt, and pepper to vinegar mixture, stirring with a whisk until well blended.
Pour vinaigrette over bean mixture; toss well.