Green Beans and Tomatoes in a Pesto Vinaigrette

• fresh green beans↗1 1⁄2 lbs
• grape tomatoes↗1 pint

  halved

• Pesto Vinaigrette
• basil pesto1⁄2 cup

  purchased or your own homemade

• white wine vinegar↗3 tablespoons
• fresh lemon juice↗1 tablespoon
• olive oil↗1⁄4 cup
• salt and black pepper

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook beans in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.

2. 2

   While beans are cooking, make pesto vinaigrette by combining pesto, vinegar and lemon juice.

3. 3

   Slowly stream in olive oil, whisking constantly until combined.

4. 4

   Add salt and pepper to taste.

5. 5

   When beans are done cooking, drain and rinse with cool water and pat dry.

6. 6

   In a large bowl, combine green beans, tomatoes and 1/4 cup of pesto vinaigrette, adding additional, if desired.

7. 7

   Season with salt and pepper to taste.