Green Bean And Cherry Tomato Salad

• 1 lb green beans, trimmed (I usually use the small french beans)
• 1 lb cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
• 1 tablespoon minced shallot
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1. Cook beans in boiling water 7 minutes or until tender.
2. Drain.
3. Place beans, tomatoes, and oregano in a large bowl; toss gently to combine.
4. Combine the shallots and vinegar, stirring with a whisk.
5. Let vinegar mixture stand 10 minutes.
6. Add oil, salt, and pepper to vinegar mixture, stirring with a whisk until well blended.
7. Pour vinaigrette over bean mixture; toss well.

green beans, cherry tomatoes, fresh oregano, shallot, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt, fresh ground black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/green-bean-and-cherry-tomato-salad-111437 (may not work)