Recipe: Speedy Vegetable Toss (using green beans, tomatoes, balsamic, and feta)

SPEEDY VEGETABLE TOSS

1 pound fresh green beans, cut into thirds
2 teaspoons Morton Coarse Kosher Salt, divided use
3 medium Italian plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup snipped fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese*
Kalamata olives or sundried tomato bits (optional)

Cook green beans in boiling water with 1 teaspoon Morton Kosher Salt for 5 minutes; drain.

In large bowl combine tomatoes, remaining 1 teaspoon Morton Kosher Salt, oil, vinegar, basil and feta cheese. Kalamata olives or sundried tomato bits can be added. Stir in hot beans and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

*Herbed feta, Asiago, or blue cheese can be substituted for feta cheese.

Servings: 6
Source: Morton Salt