Green Bean and Tomato Salad

from Annie Sidley, Smart Markets Chef

Salad Ingredients:

• 2 cups washed and cut green beans, blanched for five minutes and cooled
• 3 cups chopped fresh tomatoes, any kind, any color
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
• Optional: 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts and/or 1 cup fresh corn kernels

Mix all ingredients together and toss with dressing. Sprinkle with goat cheese and serve.

Salad Dressing:

• ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons pumpkin seed oil
• ¼ cup seasoned sushi vinegar
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon honey
• 1 Tablespoon crushed garlic
• 1 Tablespoon fresh basil, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients well with a whisk or in a mini-food processor and pour over salad at the last minute.