Green Bean & Tomato Salad with Ginger-Wasabi Vinaigrette

Today is Day 2 of Salad Week here at CEK and I couldn't wait to share this Green Bean & Tomato Salad with Ginger-Wasabi Vinaigrette with you. Especially since in a short time, all of those fresh garden vegetables you planted will be coming to fruition. 

I've mentioned before that I hail from the Garden State and one of our most famous crops are tomatoes. I love all types of tomatoes, but my absolute favorite would have to be the Heirloom variety. They come in a multitude of colors and are so sweet and hearty, I could eat them all by themselves. For this salad, I combined my favorite Heirloom tomatoes with some hearty Beefsteak tomatoes, shallots and fresh green beans; then tossed them in a light ginger-wasabi vinaigrette to give my salad a little zesty Asian flair. This salad was incredibly tasty and would make a perfect accompaniment to any picnic or as a stand alone meal; especially on a warm summer day. 

Green Bean & Tomato Salad with Ginger-Wasabi Vinaigrette

Prep Time: 20 minutes                                       Yield: 10

Cook Time: 10 minutes                                       Serving: 1/2 cup

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients
For the Green Bean & Tomato Salad

• 2 c. Fresh Green Beans or Haricot Verts, steamed al dente
• 3 c. Tomatoes (I used Heirloom and Beefsteak tomatoes), sliced
• 1 Shallot, thinly sliced
• Prepared Ginger-Wasabi Vinaigrette, see below

For the Ginger-Wasabi Vinaigrette

• 2 1/2 tbsp. Rice Wine Vinegar
• 1 tsp. Wasabi Paste
• 1 tsp. Sesame Oil
• 1/4 c. Canola Oil
• 1/2 tsp. Fresh Ginger, grated
• 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt

Directions
For the Green Bean & Tomato Salad

1. Add the green beans, tomatoes and shallots to a large bowl; then add the prepared ginger-wasabi vinaigrette. 
2. Mix well and keep refrigerated until ready to serve. 

For the Ginger-Wasabi Vinaigrette

1. Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl. Makes 1/2 cup. 

Nutrition Facts

Calories 74 , Carbs 4.8g, Fat 6.3g, Protein .9g, Fiber 1.3g, Sugar .6g

*Calculations based on ingredients entered into Calorie Count and may not be 100% accurate. 

Enjoy!