Garlic Bread, Green Bean and Tomato Salad

Name: Garlic Bread, Green Bean and Tomato Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 large garlic clove, split; 1 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths; 6 quarts pot half full of boiling salt water; 3 slices coarse grain bread, 1/2-inch-thick, toasted and still warm; 2 medium delicious ripe tomatoes, cut into 1 inch chunks; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Submitted by blucoat

"This recipe's full name is Lynne's Homage to California Cuisine: Garlic Bread, Green Bean and Tomato Salad and it is from "The Italian Country Table: Home Cooking from Italy's Farmhouse Kitchens" by Lynne Rossetto Kasper. Just add some cheese to the salad to make it a complete meal. Lynn suggests using chunk of Vela Dry Jack."

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Ready In:: 10mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 large garlic clove, split
1 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
6 quarts pot half full of boiling salt water
3 slices coarse grain bread, 1/2-inch-thick, toasted and still warm
2 medium delicious ripe tomatoes, cut into 1 inch chunks
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
salt & freshly ground black pepper

directions

Rub a serving bowl with the garlic, reserving half the clove. Drop beans into boiling water and boil, uncovered. Taste after 5 minutes. When tender and beginning to lose their crispness, drain and sprinkle with salt. Turn into the bowl.
Rub the warm toast with the reserved garlic and tear into irregular, bite-sized pieces. Add tomatoes. Gently toss with olive and vinegar. Season with to taste salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.