TOMATO AND BEAN SALAD WITH GARLIC-CHIVE BLOSSOMS

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Crunchy green beans, orangecherry tomatoes, and yellowpear tomatoes are tossed with asimple garlic-chive vinaigretteand garlic-chive blossoms,making a lively spring salad.The dainty flowers give thevegetables fragrance in addition to an agreeable bite.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small shallot, minced
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons garlic chives, finely chopped
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning
12 ounces green beans, trimmed and halved
12 ounces orange cherry tomatoes, halved
12 ounces yellow pear tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup garlic-chive blossoms
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare vinaigrette: Combine shallot, vinegar, and garlic chives in a small bowl; let ingredients macerate 10 minutes. Add olive oil slowly, whisking until emulsified. Set aside.
  • Prepare an ice bath; set aside. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil; add 1 teaspoon salt. Add green beans; cook until bright green, about 2 minutes. Transfer to ice bath to stop cooking. Drain in a colander, and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Combine green beans, tomatoes, and garlic-chive blossoms in a large bowl. Add vinaigrette, and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

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