Green Bean Salad - Filippo Berio

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp + 1/4 cup Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved crosswise
• 3 tbsp Filippo Berio Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 tsp granulated sugar
• 2 lb green beans, trimmed
• 1 small red cherry pepper, seeded and diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts or walnut pieces
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
• Shavings of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese