Green Bean & Tomato Pasta Salad

• 8 oz rotini pasta
• 1/2 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup vinaigrette
• Basil-Honey-Garlic Vinaigrette:
• 1 garlic clove
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup EVOO
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tb basil
• 2 Tb honey
• 1/2 tsp pepper

1. Bring salted water to a boil over med-high heat and add pasta. Cook 5 min. Add green beans and cook 5 more min or until pasta is tender but firm and beans are tender. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. Meanwhile, smash garlic and salt together with the flat side of a knife to make a paste. Whisk together garlic paste, oil, and remaining ingredients until blended.
3. To pasta, add tomatoes, vinaigrette, and onion, tossing to coat. Serve immediately, or cover and chill.

rotini pasta, green beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, vinaigrette, basil, garlic, salt, evoo, balsamic vinegar, basil, honey, pepper

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/green-bean-tomato-pasta-salad-50001842 (may not work)