Shelly's Recipe

BALSAMIC VEGETABLE SALAD

Category: Salad

1 lb fresh green beans(or frozen green beans, thawed)
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup diced Roma tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced red onion
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped basil or parsley
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Mixed greens(Romaine, Butter, Iceberg, Spring Green Mix)
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan

Cook beans in water for 5 minutes, just until crisp tender. Plunge beans into ice water for 5 minutes. Drain well. Place beans in a large bowl, add tomatoes and onions, and toss well. Combine vinegar, oil, pepper, basil, and sugar in a small bowl. Beat with a wire whisk. Pour mixture over the vegetable mixture and toss gently. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 2 to 8 hours, stirring occasionally.

To serve: Add 2 tablespoons of the marinade to mixed greens and toss gently. Place greens on platter, spoon vegetable mixture on top of greens, drizzle lightly with marinade, and top with Parmesan. Serve remaining marinade on side.