Ingredients

  • 1 medium red bell pepper
  • 2 quarts water
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1 pound wax beans, trimmed and cut in half crosswise
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon extravirgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled goat cheese

Method

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Cut bell pepper in half lengthwise, and discard the seeds and membranes. Place bell pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil pepper halves 10 minutes or until blackened. Place in a zip-top plastic bag, and seal. Let stand 15 minutes. Peel and cut into strips.
  • Bring 2 quarts water and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a large saucepan. Add beans; cook 4 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. Drain; place in a large bowl. Add bell pepper strips, tomatoes, onions, and parsley; toss to combine.
  • Combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt, cider vinegar, and remaining ingredients except goat cheese, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle over salad; toss gently to combine. Sprinkle with goat cheese.