You can use asparagus instead of beans for this handsome hot-weather dish. The halibut may be grilled if you don't want to turn on the oven. The warm salad is delicious with salmon and cod as well.
Serves 4

1/2 lb.

green beans, trimmed

227 g

1/2 lb.

yellow beans, trimmed

227 g

1 Tbsp.

olive oil

15 ml

4

6-oz. (170-g) halibut filets

4

salt and pepper to taste

4 tsp.

balsamic vinegar

20 ml

1 1/2 tsp.

sugar

7.5 ml

1/2 cup

thinly sliced red onion

120 ml

3

ripe plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch (1.2 cm) cubes

3

3 Tbsp.

coarsely chopped fresh basil

45 ml

salt and pepper to taste