Green Beans Salad

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves chopped
• 1/2 pound yellow beans or green and /
• 3/4 cup grape tomatoes small halved
• 1 yellow pepper small, diced
• leaf lettuce curly, for garnish

1. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic and thyme. Season with salt and black pepper, if desired.
2. Place beans and 3 tablespoons of water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 mins or until tender. Rinse in cold water.
3. Alternative cooking method: in a pot over high heat, boil enough salted water to cover the beans. Cook beans for 3-4 mins or until tender. Rinse in cold water.
4. Toss beans, tomatoes and pepper together with vinaigrette.
5. In a bowl combine the beans, tomatoes, pepper and lettuce and mix with dressing.

olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic, thyme, yellow beans, grape tomatoes, yellow pepper, leaf lettuce curly

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Green-Beans-Salad-1410338 (may not work)