Beatrice’s Salad (tomatoes, green beans, croutons and bocconcini)
Beatrice’s Salad (tomatoes, green beans, croutons and bocconcini)
Ingredients
- 4 oz (125 g) green beans, trimmed
- 2 slices country bread
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter
- 4 red tomatoes
- 4 yellow tomatoes
- 1/3 cup (75 ml) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) balsamic vinegar
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 200 g mini bocconcini balls, quartered
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped fresh basil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a saucepan, cook the beans in boiling water for several minutes, until al dente. Rinse under cold running water to keep the beans bright green. Drain well.
- Cut the bread into 1-cm (1/2-inch) cubes. In a skillet, brown the bread on all sides in the butter. Season with salt.
- Core the tomatoes and cut into cubes.
- In a bowl, whisk together the oil and vinegar. Add all the ingredients and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
Beatrice’s Salad (tomatoes, green beans, croutons and bocconcini)