Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/3 c. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
  • pinch of salt
  • freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 4 ripe tomatoes, cut into eighths
  • 4 scallions, sliced
  • 2 Belgian endives or inner leaves of romaine lettuce

Method

  • Combine beans and 1/4 cup water in a 2 quart microproof casserole. Cover tightly
  • with
  • plastic wrap
  • turned
  • back slightly
  • on 1
  • side.
  • Microcook
  • on
  • High 4
  • minutes;
  • stir. Re-cover and microcook on
  • High 1 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Rinse under cold water.
  • Drain and chill beans.