Simply delicious! Warm, freshly steamed green beans and thinly sliced sweet onion are tossed in a sweet balsamic vinaigrette.

Green Bean and Sweet Onion Salad

1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

1 Maui or Vidalia onion, halved and sliced thin

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 1/2 teaspoons packed brown sugar

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1. On a steamer rack set over boiling water steam green beans, covered, until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
2. In a large serving bowl whisk together the oil, vinegar, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Add the warm beans and onion and toss to coat well.

Serves 6.