Ingredients:
-2 pounds fresh green beans (snap off ends)
-6 cloves of garlic
-1 pound shallots
-1 cup cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
-2 tablespoons olive oil
-2 tablespoons butter
-salt and pepper to taste
To begin this delicious salad, start a large pot of water to boil with kosher salt. Meanwhile, in a pan heat the olive oil over medium heat and saute shallots (thinly sliced rings) with garlic cloves and a sprinkle of salt. The shallots will need 20-30 minutes to caramelize. Once your water has reached a rolling bowl, toss in the green beans and cook them for 5-8 minutes or until they have reached desired tenderness. Drain them immediately, once they have reached desired tenderness, and toss them with the tomatoes and shallots. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
tip: If you are not serving immediately, once you drain the beans place them into an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Also, it is best to drain the beans a little before they are at the perfect tenderness so they don't wilt before serving.
