Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/2  pounds        fresh green beans
     3/4  cup           extra-virgin olive oil
     1/2  cup           fresh mint leaves
     1/4  cup           white wine vinegar
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
   1      clove         garlic
     1/4  teaspoon      freshly ground black pepper
   1      cup           toasted walnuts -- (see note)*
   1      cup           chopped red onion
   1      cup           crumbled feta cheese

Preparation:

*NOTE Place walnuts on cookie sheet or in shallow pan and broil in oven until browned and aromatic, 5 to 10 minutes, stirring and turning once or twice. Wash beans and trim ends; cut into thirds. Parboil by dropping into boiling water 5 minutes. Drain and plunge into ice water 5 minutes; drain and chill. combine oil, mint leaves, vinegar, salt, garlic and pepper in food processor or blender and process 20 seconds; set aside. Place beans in large glass bowl and top with toasted walnuts, red onion and feta. Pour dressing over salad and toss. Best if made 2 hours ahead of time and or the day before to develop flavors.