Servings: 4

1 pound string beans 1 pound string beans
2 ripe tomatoes 2 ripe tomatoes
1/2 onion ½ onion
4 slices of bacon 4 slices of bacon
1 tsp garlic 1 tsp garlic
1 tsp salt 1 tsp salt
1 tsp lemon pepper 1 tsp lemon pepper
2 tsp basil 2 tsp basil
4 tablespoons parmesan 4 tablespoons parmesan
4 tablespoon balsamic vinegar salad dressing 4 tablespoon balsamic vinegar salad dressing

Bring water in steamer to a boil.
Turn off the burner but leave steamer in place.
Add green beans to steamer basket for 8 minutes.  Green beans should be crisp.
Meanwhile, put a paper towel on a dinner plate.
Layer 4 slices of bacon and add another paper towel on top.
Microwave for 5 minutes. Put aside to cool.
Run green beans in the steamer basket under cold water to cool.
Cut green beans into bite size pieces. Add to bowl.
Add crumbled bacon.
Chop tomatoes and onion; add to bowl.
Add parmesan, garlic, salt, lemon pepper, and basil.
Add dressing to salad and mix to combine.
Refrigerate until chilled.