Green Bean and Tomato Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

A fresh and vibrant salad featuring crisp green beans, tender leeks, and juicy tomatoes, all tossed in a creamy buttermilk dressing and garnished with fresh herbs. This colorful dish combines crisp vegetables with a tangy, creamy dressing.

4 servings
22 min

Ingredients

  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Freshly ground pepper
  • 1 pound wax or green beans
  • 2 large leeks
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1 large heirloom tomato
  • ½ cup fresh mint leaves
  • ¼ cup fresh chives

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Whisk buttermilk, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and 1 tablespoons oil in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Cook beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 3 minutes.

    3 min

  3. 3.

    Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a colander set in a bowl of ice water; drain. Place beans in a large bowl.

    3 min

  4. 4.

    Return water in pot to a boil and cook leeks until just tender, about 3 minutes; drain. Transfer to colander in ice water; drain and add to bowl with beans. Add cherry tomatoes and remaining 2 tablespoons oil and toss to combine; season with salt and pepper.

    8 min

  5. 5.

    Serve salad over heirloom tomato slices drizzled with buttermilk dressing and topped with mint and chives.

    3 min

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