Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds slender green beans, trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3/4 cup chopped seeded tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

Method

  • Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • Transfer to bowl of ice water and cool.
  • Drain well.
  • Place in large bowl.
  • Mix next 5 ingredients in small bowl; stir into beans.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with parsley and cherry tomatoes.