Ume Plum And Parmesan Green Bean Salad

• 4 handfuls Fresh organic french green beans
• 1 packet Organic cherry or grape tomatoes cut in half
• 3/4 cup Minced organic red onion
• 1/2 cup Shredded fresh parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup Ume Plum Vinegar ( or more to taste)
• 2 handfuls Ice
• 4 cups water

1. To start place a pot of water on the stove on hight heat and bring it to a boil. While waiting for the water to boil prepare an ice bath for shocking the beans. Place the handfuls of Ice and the 4 cups of water in a side bowl and set aside.
2. Next wash the beans and trim off the ends of each side. Chop them in half to make them bite size. Next mince the onion and cut each tomato in half. Even if the water is boiling its ok to wait until all your prep is done before lowering the heat.
3. After your prep is done place the green beans into the boiling water. Let them sit for about a minute or until bright green and al dente. Once they are done using a slotted spoon, spoon them out and shock them in the ice water submerging them. Let them sit for a few minutes while they chill off.
4. While the beans are chilling, get out the bowl you plan to serve the salad in. line it in paper towels. Now using the slotted spoon again scoop out the green beans and place into the center of the paper towel. Pat them dry then remove the paper towel letting them sit in the dish. Now add the onion, tomato, cheese and Ume plum vinegar. Please note if you are not familiar with Ume (This vinegar does not taste like a regular sour vinegar and no oil or seasoning is needed) Toss it all together and add more cheese or vinegar to taste and enjoy!

green beans, cherry, red onion, parmesan cheese, ume, water

Taken from food52.com/recipes/24156-ume-plum-and-parmesan-green-bean-salad (may not work)