Lunchtime Ham, Vegetable and Cheddar Salad | Canadian Goodness

Ingredients

• 30 green or yellow beans (about 6 oz/175 g)
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) olive oil
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh basil
• 1 sweet green or red pepper sliced
• 1 tomato diced
• 12 oz (375 g) cooked ham cut into cubes
• Salt
• Pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) cubes or strips of Canadian Cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped chives or green onions