Fresh Green Bean Salad

• green beans↗12 ounces
• water↗2 cups
• chicken stock cube↗1
• French dressing8 ounces
• tomatoes↗4

  sliced

• red onion↗1

  thinly sliced

• black olives↗

  to garnish (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Dissolve the chicken stock cube in the water and add the trimmed green beans.

2. 2

   Boil for about 10 minutes (they should still be fairly crisp).

3. 3

   Drain and rinse briefly under cold water.

4. 4

   Arrange in a shallow bowl and pour over the French dressing while the beans are still warm (This ensures the beans "soak up" the dressing).

5. 5

   Leave to cool completely.

6. 6

   Arrange the sliced tomato and onion around the edge of the bowl and garnish with whole or chopped black olives, if desired.