Yellow Bean and Grape Tomato Salad

On August 24, 2006 in Different Dinner Project, Recipes

1 pound yellow string beans, trimmed
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
3 ounces goat cheese or mozzarella, cubed
1/4 cup scallions, chopped

1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped
1/4 teaspoon sugar

  1. Whisk together oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano and sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Place cheese into dressing and marinade for at least an hour.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the beans. Cook until crisp tender, then drain and plunge in to ice water to stop cooking.
  4. Toss beans and tomatoes with cheese, scallions and prepared dressing. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Makes 6 servings

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