Green Bean Salad With Mint


Course : Beans
Serves: 8
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Ingredients:


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 / Directions:


*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.


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