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Sesame Seed Vegie Salad




Source of Recipe


The Kitchen






List of Ingredients



• 1 pound fresh green beans cut into 1 inch pieces
  
• 1 can ( 15 1/2 oz) black eyed peas,rinsed and drained
  
• 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes
  
• 1 small red onion chopped
  
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
• 3 garlic cloves,minced
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  
• 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
  
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds,toasted
  






Instructions



1. Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water
   
2. Bring to a boil
   
3. Reduce heat;simmer,uncovered,for 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp-tender
   
4. Drain and rinse with cold water;pat dry
   
5. In a large bowl,combine the peas,beans,and tomatoes and onion.
   
6. In a small bowl whisk the vinegar,oil,garlic,salt,red pepper flakes, and mustard;pour over bean mixture
   
7. Sprinkle with sesame seeds
   
8. Toss to coat
   
9. Let stand for 1 hour at room temperature before serving
   






Final Comments


8 servings