Salad with tomatoes and green beans
6 servings
15 minutes
This Italian salad is a true embodiment of freshness and flavor balance. Crunchy green beans, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic basil create a light yet rich dish that is perfect as a side or standalone treat. The dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and wine vinegar enhances the natural taste of the ingredients, while added lemon zest gives a tangy citrus note. Traditionally, such salads are popular in Italian cuisine due to their simplicity and ability to showcase the natural flavors of seasonal produce. Serve this salad chilled to fully enjoy its refreshing notes. It pairs perfectly with crusty bread or light meat dishes.
1
Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot; boil both types of beans for 1-2 minutes.
- Green beans: 240 g
- Green beans: 240 g
2
Drain and place in a bowl of water with ice cubes.
3
Drain in a colander and lay on paper towels.
4
Combine vinegar, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl, mix until smooth; add prepared beans and tomatoes, tossing to combine.
- Wine vinegar: 0.3 glass
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Lemon zest: 2 tablespoons
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Tomatoes: 4 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes: 400 g
5
Arrange the beans and tomatoes on a plate. Drizzle with olive oil, garnish with basil leaves, and season with salt and pepper.
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Basil leaves: 35 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste