Summer Beans with Marinated Mozzarella and Cherry Tomatoes

Description
Contributed by Healthy Recipes for diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Original recipe
 * Serves 4 – 6

Ingredients

 * 2 shallots, thinly sliced
 * 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
 * 1 cup cubed mozzarella
 * 2 tablespoons fresh chopped herbs (basil, tarragon, oregano, and parsley)
 * ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
 * salt and freshly ground black pepper
 * 1 pound fresh beans any kind or a combination of green and yellow types
 * 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

Directions

 * 1) In a medium-size bowl, toss the shallots with vinegar.
 * 2) Add cubed mozzarella, herbs and oil.
 * 3) Toss well to coat, season with salt and pepper and marinate for a few hours or overnight to let flavors blend.
 * 4) Bring a medium-size pot of water to a boil and add ½ teaspoon salt.
 * 5) Drop in the beans and cook until just tender, 1 to 2 minutes for small young beans and up to 6 minutes for larger beans.
 * 6) Drain.
 * 7) Toss the hot beans with the olive oil, shallots, tarragon, ½ teaspoon salt and pepper.
 * 8) The beans will soak up the flavors as they cool to room temperature.
 * 9) Toss in the cherry tomatoes.
 * 10) Season and drizzle with additional oil and vinegar if desired.

Nutritional information
Per serving (153g-wt.):
 * 190 calories (120 from fat) | 13g total fat | 3.5g saturated fat | 3g dietary fiber | 8g protein | 9g carbohydrate | 10mg cholesterol | 200mg sodium