#1,313: Balsamic Green Bean Salad

I have a huge love/hate relationship with fresh green beans.  I think I'm probably just bad at cooking/steaming them because one meal I love them and the next I end up throwing the whole batch out.  So I was super leery about making this recipe.  The picture really doesn't do it justice, it was SO good.  This called for crumbled feta on top, which I would have absolutely loved, but am not eating at this time.  Feta would be great to give it that salty/creamy texture and flavor.  But, I practically licked the bowl clean with this one.  The fresh green beans, tomatoes (from my garden) and red onion with the balsamic dressing were to die for.  I can't wait to eat this for lunch tomorrow!  

1 lb. green beans
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
1/2 small red onion, diced
Feta cheese (I omitted)

{For the dressing}
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt/pepper


Make the dressing: in a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients.

Trim ends off green beans and rinse. Steam (or boil) for about 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender. In a colander, rinse well with cold water to stop cooking, then pat dry. Cut green beans into 1 to 2 inch pieces.

Place onion and green beans in a bowl. Drizzle dressing over top and toss to coat.
Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour to marinate.  When ready to serve, add in tomatoes and feta and lightly toss.