3/4 lb. fresh green beans
Salt to taste
2 tsp. Dijon style mustard
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
4 tbsp. olive or vegetable oil
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/8 tsp. ground cumin
2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil or chives
3 red ripe tomatoes, about 1 lb., sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/4 c. finely chopped red onion

Trim off the ends of the beans. Drop them into boiling salted water to cover and cook until crisp tender. about 5 minutes. Do not over cook. Drain and let cool.

Place the mustard, garlic and vinegar in a salad bowl. Gradually add the oil while stirring with a wire whisk. Add salt, pepper, cumin and basil or chives. Stir and blend. Add the green beans, tomatoes and red onion. Toss and serve. Yield: 4 servings.