Green Bean, Tomato and Herb Salad

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Ingredients:

• Green Beans – 200 gms
• Cherry Tomatoes – 200 gms
• Basil Leaves – 1/2 cup
• Kidney Beans – 400 gms, rinsed and drained
• White Onion – 1/2, finely sliced
• Feta or Goat’s Cheese – 2 to 3 tblsp, crumbled

For the Dressing:

• Fruity Olive Oil – 1/4 cup
• White Wine Vinegar – 1 tblsp
• Garlic Clove – 1, crushed
• Salt as per taste
• Ground Black Pepper as per taste

Method:

1. Top and tail the green beans and cut in half.
2. Parboil in lightly salted water for about 2 minutes.
3. Drain and refresh in cold water and drain again.
4. Cut the cherry tomatoes into half.
5. Shred the basil leaves.
6. Spread the green beans and kidney beans over a platter.
7. Scatter the tomatoes, herbs and onion on top.
8. To make the dressing, whisk the oil and vinegar in a small bowl with the garlic, salt and pepper.
9. Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
10. Scatter with the cheese.
11. Serve.