Almond Green Bean Salad Recipe

In a small saucepan, bring about 1 inch of water to a boil. Add the green beans, cover, and cook for about 5 minutes, until they're crisp-tender. Immediately rinse them with cold water and drain well to stop the cooking.

Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, cook the bacon until it's crisp. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked bacon to paper towels to drain.

In a large bowl, combine the cooked green beans, cherry tomatoes, and sliced onion. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and vegetable oil, then season with pepper and salt. Toss gently to coat everything.

Line a platter or individual plates with the butter lettuce. Top with the bean mixture, crumbled bacon, and toasted almonds.