Green Beans & Grape Tomatoes With Olive Vinaigrette

• 2 tablespoons olivada, store-bought olive paste
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 large garlic clove (minced or pressed)
• lemon zest, grated from 1 lemon
• 14 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 13 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lb green beans, trimmed, halved
• 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved if desired

1. In blender or mini food processor, pulse olive paste, vinegar, garlic, zest and red pepper.
2. With blender running, slowly add oil.
3. In large saucepan of boiling water, add beans and cook until tender-crisp (about 2 minutes).
4. Drain and rinse under cold water.
5. Transfer to bowl of ice water and let stand for 5 minutes.
6. Drain and pat dry.
7. Toss beans, tomatoes and olive vinaigrette together in a serving bowl.

olivada, red wine vinegar, garlic, lemon zest, red pepper, extra virgin olive oil, green beans, grape tomatoes

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/green-beans-grape-tomatoes-with-olive-vinaigrette-401437 (may not work)