Recipe: Green Bean and Tomato Salad With Roasted Tomato Dressing

GREEN BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD WITH ROASTED TOMATO DRESSING

1 large ripe tomato, halved (about 8 ounces)
Cooking spray
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon. extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons. red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups trimmed green or wax beans (about 1/2 pound)
4 cups torn romaine lettuce
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced red onion, separated into rings

Preheat broiler.

Place tomato halves on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.

Broil 10 minutes or until blackened. Cool 10 minutes; peel and core.

Combine roasted tomato, basil and next 6 ingredients in a blender; process until smooth.

Meanwhile, steam beans, covered, 7 minutes or until crisp-tender; rinse with cold water, and drain.

Place beans, cherry tomatoes and onion over lettuce and spoon dressing on top.

Servings: 4